Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Medications

Definition of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: An anxiety disorder characterised by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behaviour which the individual generally recognises as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
fluvoxamine systemic (Pro, More...) class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors	5 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
citalopram systemic (Pro, More...) class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors	2 review(s)	Rate It!	8.8
paroxetine systemic (Pro, More...) class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors	5 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
fluoxetine systemic (Pro, More...) class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors	4 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
quetiapine systemic (Pro, More...) class: atypical antipsychotics	4 review(s)	Rate It!	7.6
sertraline systemic (Pro, More...) class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors	5 review(s)	Rate It!	7.2
aripiprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: atypical antipsychotics	7 review(s)	Rate It!	6.8
clomipramine systemic (Pro, More...) class: tricyclic antidepressants	5 review(s)	Rate It!	6.6
venlafaxine systemic (Pro, More...) class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors	2 review(s)	Rate It!	5.8
olanzapine systemic (Pro, More...) class: atypical antipsychotics	1 review(s)	Rate It!	3.0
ondansetron systemic (Pro, More...) class: 5HT3 receptor antagonists	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best
MONDAY, July 6 -- Instinctively easing a child's anxiety could be counterproductive if girl or boy suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, say University of Florida researchers. Helping children with OCD complete the rituals associated with the condition...

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