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Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be treated with several FDA-approved medications including Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and clomipramine. We look at some of the most popular treatments and medications that can help stop intrusive thoughts and calm OCD episodes.
The FDA has approved three TMS devices — BrainsWay, MagVenture and NeuroStar — to treat OCD in adults. These devices are used when traditional treatment hasn't been effective. TMS doesn't require surgery. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to make symptoms of OCD better.
Research has revealed the best treatments for OCD to be psychotherapy, especially exposure response prevention (ERP), and some medications. Learn more here.
The types of medication that research has shown to be most effective for OCD are a type of drug called a Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SRI), which are traditionally used as an antidepressants, but also help to address OCD symptoms.
In this article, learn about the medications commonly prescribed for OCD, including their side effects and risks, and additional methods of OCD treatment.
The recommended initial pharmacologic treatment for OCD is an antidepressant from the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This class includes some of the most well-known and commonly prescribed antidepressants, including: Fluoxetine. Paroxetine. Sertraline. Fluvoxamine. Citalopram. Escitalopram.
Though traditionally used to treat depression, research has shown SSRIs to be the most effective medications for OCD, as well. Their positive effects can often be felt within two weeks of starting treatment. FDA-Approved SSRIs for OCD. Four SSRIs are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat OCD in adults: Luvox (fluvoxamine)
Anafranil is the most researched and longest-used OCD medication, according to the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Of the five medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Psychotherapy. Medications. Pediatric OCD. Other interventions. Self-care. Takeaway. OCD is a mental health condition that affects both children and...
The Food and Drug Administration has approved clomipramine (Anafranil), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), and sertraline (Zoloft) to treat OCD....