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Hallers

Updated 11mo ago

Looking for advice on OCD medication

Have any of you tried medications for OCD? I’m not one to go for meds usually, I like to stay the natural route. But my therapist suggested I look into it. Is there a medication that works well for you? Or one that you didn’t like at all? And if you’re not taking any medications, do you have any suggestions on management naturally?

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emmacs

2y

i have tried just about every SSRI (which is typically what doctors start with) but i found that Luvox, which is a little different, has helped me the most
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Ruthann

2y

Luvox was actually the one that was the worst for me! So interesting
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Elizabunny

2y

I started Prozac about two months ago and it's helped a lot with my intrusive thoughts but it's made my compulsions worse
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Ruthann

2y

I was put on almost any ssri you can think of. I've never felt truly at peace until I was prescribed Wellbutrin. Changed my life.
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localesbian420

2y

ive also tried nearly every ssri as well, but fluoxetine worked wonders for me for about 7 years but eventually my body got used to it. i’ve tried zoloft, wellbutrin, and luvox and had very poor side effects. but now i’m taking duloxetine and it works AMAZINGLY!
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urmoms0ckedmeoff

2y

medicines are tricky. you need to know that there’s side effects that come with them and it’s not the only step in getting better. medicines can help out so much, but some can also make symptoms a bit worse. it’s all about finding the right one 💕
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Justinerosexx

2y

Just started Luvox for mine.
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Luciel

2y

Taking prozac (fluoxetine) and it’s very dependent on you as a person and the dosage, but it seems like its a common SSRI and since I never was given meds before for anything I started out super low (10mg, thx mom) which didnt do anything and now I’m at 30mg. Its genuinely helped me with my thoughts and while it’s still lingering sometimes (like in public) it’s not as severely debilitating as it used to be 24/7. A good bit of the lingering is just habits and behaviors too, but I’m hoping to up it to 40mg if it doesnt stop.
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Luciel

2y

as others will say, it’s about finding what works for you. There’s a valid concern about modern medicine but it’s sometimes just something that you’ll need, and how doctors need to prescribe them to you is to see if the pros outweigh the side effects (at least mine does that, it’s a good rule I believe).

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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