Meds for OCD

EMZ99

Those of you who are on medicine for OCD, what do you take? Does it seem to work and do you have any side effects? I was on Prozac in the past and it worked, but I also gained over 20 pounds. I would like to try something new this time around. Thanks

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EMZ99

Thank you. I am glad I decided to finally go on a ssri again. I was avoiding it for way too long. I need to get back to enjoying life.

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RainLover71

Zoloft should work for you,it's used for depression aswell.It's a good med.All the best.

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JGF25

I hope it does too! Good luck.

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EMZ99

Thanks, I just got a prescription for Zoloft so I nope it works!

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JGF25

I take Wellbutrin for my OCD. I don't think that it is prescribed as much for OCD as the SSRIs but it does seem to work for me. I have not gained a bunch of weight and it doesn't kill a person's sex drive like the others do. Maybe worth a discussion with your prescribing doctor.

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