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Asking for Self, Male, 30 years old, islamabad
i am taking effexor xr since 3 years for depression 。 i got recently diagnosed with OCD. my current effexor xr 375 dose was not helping for my ocd so my psychiatrist tried add clomipramine 150 my effexor xr . but it didnt helped. after this we add resperidon with my current effexorxr which we stopped due to severe side effects. know is there any option we should try for my depression and OCD both. need suggestion or opinion plzzz
Assalam o Alaikum sir, may i know your education and occupation?
Look can you please tell me in percentage how much do you get better then your initial condition after taking effexor?? This is very important to know
yes there are other options as well but detailed history and assessment still required
Kindly visit or call psychiatrist (including me as well)
4 years ago
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is it be a better choice to reduce smd stop effexor xr and start SSRI for ocd and depression ?. plz reply
4 years ago
And that would be another option! And better also
4 years ago
Look sir you are already taking morethan maximum dose, your answers are mandatory for me to know and if you are not comfortable you can call me. I’ll ask you few questions and give you the most appropriate answer .
There are still other options but for detailed assessment and treatment consultation with psychiatrist is needed
Salam, sorry to hear that you are not doing well. I don’t regularly use Risperidone because of their EPSE in patients with OCD. My preferred choices are Quetiapine or Aripiprazole. However there is also need for CBT from an experienced clinical psychologist to help with the psychological elements of OCD. Happy to offer my assistance if needed.
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is it be good to tapper and stop effexor xr and go on SSRI for both depression snd ocd
4 years ago
Sir kindly call me or any-other psychiatrist for your detailed history and proper help
4 years ago
If you want to get permanent solutions so take homeopathic treatment and get rid of your problems
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