The course of OCD is highly variable in different individuals. The duration for which you need to take medication depends on the total duration and severity of the symptoms, degree of response to medication, duration of asymptomatic period, etc.
The good part is that any potential harm (adverse effects) appear within few of initiating medicines. If you have not had any adverse experience till now, it is unlikely to cause any harm in long run.
My answers are intended to satisfy your general queries only. Please do not take any treatment decision based on such answers. Your treating Psychiatrist may be in the best position to opine on treatment, as he has all the required information.
Answered2018-11-30 06:59:27
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