I believe only certain anxiolytics would allow you to respond depending on your OCD symptoms. Actually anxiety is the most common symptom of OCD. Thus reduce the anxiety, reduce the obsessions and compulsions. Please do not be afraid or embarrassed to talk to your doctor. There may be other meds that he will need to prescribe which may include antidepressants. Also you may need to attend counseling to help you with your symptoms. Sincerely, searchin
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If you mean a tranquiliser (like Valium, Ativan, Xanax) then the answer is no.
An SSRI antidepressant would probably help (Prozac, Zolfot, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro) but you may need more than the "basic" dose used in simple depression.
Why dont you want to confide in your doctor?
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The Following User Says Thank You to jonnstar For This Useful Post: BeachMama (11-22-2010)
The reason I don't want to go into details about my OCD with my doctor: I have no mental health care insurance, and a very limited income. If my doctor wants me to go to a psychiatrist for treatment, instead of prescribing something himself, I'd be up a creek without a paddle. I was hoping anti-anxiety medication will take the edge off my symptoms for now.
Ask for a trial of Zoloft or one of the others, starting at the "standard" dose. and increasing after a month to a double dose if you need to.
Most doctors regularly prescribe these for depressed people, so s/he should be comfortable doing that, especialy if you have no insurance. The SSRI's are considerded the "gold standard" for OCD.
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The Following User Says Thank You to jonnstar For This Useful Post: BeachMama (11-22-2010)
There are antidepressents that help with OCD...Lexapro...Celexa...I have used both with great results.
I was given both at different times in my life for anxiety and obsessive thinking....
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