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Treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Overview

OCD is treated using medications and therapy. The first medication usually considered is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI. These drugs include: Citalopram (Celexa; Fluoxetine (Prozac; Fluvoxamine (Luvox; Paroxetine (Paxil; Sertr...More »

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Treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Psychiatric Interview and Evaluation
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More »
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Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale Test
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A therapeutic approach based on the principle that maladaptive moods and behavior can be changed by replacing distorted or inappropriate ways of thinking with thoug...  More »
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Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating psychological or emotional problems such as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal commun...  More »
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means.  More »
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression...  More »
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ...  More »
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic...  More »
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.  More »
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CLOMIPRAMINE (kloe MI pra meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.  More »
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More »
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety.  More »
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Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More »
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More »
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.

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