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OCD and depression

2021-03-31 06:58:49
Why Fluvoxamine is better than fluoxetine for OCD? Why psychiatrist prescribe Fluvoxamine for new patients rather than fluoxetine.
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Fluvoxamine is more selective for serotonin reuptake inhibition than fluoxetine..OCD has serotonergic imbalance so fluvoxamine is preferred for fast symptom reduction

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