Which Ssri Is Best for Ocd?
Four Ssris That Have Been Shown to Be Effective in Treating Ocd and Are Fda-Approved to Treat Adults with Ocd in the United States Are: Sertraline (Brand Name...
Four SSRIs that have been shown to be effective in treating OCD and are FDA-approved to treat adults with OCD in the United States are:
- Sertraline (brand name Zoloft)
- Fluoxetine (brand name Prozac)
- Fluvoxamine (brand name Luvox)
- Paroxetine (brand name Paxil)
Which antidepressant is best for OCD?
Antidepressants approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat OCD include:
- Clomipramine (Anafranil) for adults and children 10 years and older.
- Fluoxetine (Prozac) for adults and children 7 years and older.
- Fluvoxamine for adults and children 8 years and older.
- Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) for adults only.
Which is better for OCD Lexapro or Zoloft?
A 2014 study published in International Clinical Psychopharmacology suggested that Lexapro may be more effective and better tolerated than Zoloft or Paxil. Lexapro has different binding site interactions which may lead to better efficacy and tolerability.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
