Need Med advice, please - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

2grlz1boy · 08-28-2007, 08:00 PM

I have OCD, most of it revolvs around my children, i am constatly afraid of them getting hurt or sick, or poisioned....it is a living nightmare, i take zoloft but i want somthing more geared toward ocd....any sugg.?

seriousperson · 08-28-2007, 08:55 PM

Zoloft works for some people, but evidently not for you or me. I tried a number of SSRIs before settling on Lexapro. But it's the risperdal that relieves my anxiety. I take other meds too for other conditions.
Sadly, it's really hit-and-miss trying to find what works for you. Ask your doctor if you might try something else.

seaturtle · 08-29-2007, 12:43 AM

Hello,

Seriousperson is right; no one can tell what's going to help or not until you try, and often, that means persisting through several medication trials until you hit the right drug (or combination).
I take Luvox and Lamictal, a little Xanax, Wellbutrin. These help, but dont' at all eliminate the OCD symptoms.

What does your doctor suggest? Do you see a psychiatrist, or just a general practitioner?

Keep on trying on different ones. You'll find something that works.

2grlz1boy · 08-29-2007, 09:31 AM

Thanks guys, i wanted to really avoid dr.'s because the ones i have been to seem reluctant to prescribe anything but zoloft or paxil.....ignorace is bliss in their case i guess...

even when i walked in the office and my dr had seen the written statment from my psycologist saying i needed something more for ocd he refused.....

we live in a new area and i guess i could try another dr. but the price is hard to swallow sometimes, our insurance isnt the best. i was actually going to just buy the meds online. i am so far really leaning toward luvox. any more suggestions would be great!

seaturtle · 08-29-2007, 08:48 PM

My naivete is showing, but how can you get meds online without an Rx?
It's not such a good idea, I think; these meds should be followed by an MD, preferably a pdoc.

Many doctors aren't comfortable prescribing anything more than just a couple of drugs. That's why you do need to see a specialist.

Would your doc give you a referral and tell the insurance company that it's "medically necessary"?

I am sure others here will have more to add. I do hope you find a solution...and it might be worth the money for a consultation with a specialist
Keep us posted. You deserve some help with this condition.