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Fluoxetine is effective in the treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) for adults. [41] It is also effective for treating OCD in children and adolescents. [ 42 ] [ 38 ] [ 43 ] The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry state that SSRIs , including fluoxetine, should be used as first-line therapy in children, along with ...
CBT is the first line treatment for mild to moderate cases of OCD in children, while medication plus CBT is recommended for moderate to severe cases. [89] [90] [91] Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are first-line medications for OCD in children with established AACAP guidelines for dosing. [92]
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.
The Treatment of Obsessions (Medicine) by Stanley Rachman. Oxford University Press, 2003. Brain lock: Free yourself from obsessive-compulsive behavior: A four-step self-treatment method to change your brain chemistry by Jeffrey Schwartz and Beverly Beyette. New York: Regan Books, 1997. ISBN 0-06-098711-1. The OCD Workbook by Bruce Hyman and ...
Clomipramine, sold under the brand name Anafranil among others, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). [7] It is used in the treatment of various conditions, most notably obsessive–compulsive disorder but also many other disorders, including hyperacusis, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, trichotillomania, [8] body dysmorphic disorder [9] [10] [11] and chronic pain. [7]
OCD is a condition where excessive thoughts lead to repetitive behaviors -- and one parent is being linked to its development. New study suggests mothers could be responsible for their children's ...
This is a list of investigational obsessive–compulsive disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) but are not yet approved. Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in parentheses.
Treatment for intrusive thoughts is similar to treatment for OCD. Exposure and response prevention therapy—also referred to as habituation or desensitization—is useful in treating intrusive thoughts. [21] Mild cases can also be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps patients identify and manage the unwanted thoughts. [12]