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2023-12-25 08:36:05
Do all antidepressants work for OCD. Or is there a specific drug for OCD among antidepressants. I seem to have OCD and doc had put me on antidepressant.
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Antidepressants are recommended for OCD but there are few specific drugs used for ocd, not all

Answered2023-12-25 08:43:20

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