OCD treatment duration and options

2025-10-19 05:24:04
For how much long i will need to take medicines?  i am on medication from 14 oct 2025. i have ocd since 2020, it's my first time on medication!
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For OCD treatment along with medicines consider taking Exposure and Response prevention therapy. It helps to break the cycle of obsession and compulsions, increase distress tolerance.

Answered2025-10-25 06:02:09

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Answered2025-10-21 07:25:31

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For majority OCD is a long term if not life long condition. For very few only short term medications are needed. Depends on various factors.

Answered2025-10-20 11:26:18

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You need to continue Fluoxetine after your symptoms improve completely or nearly completely for 6 months to one year. However, it is advisable to start tapering off clonazepam after 2 weeks

Answered2025-10-19 17:34:25

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Please take therapy along with it Consult on nine two six six seven two six zero six five

Answered2025-10-19 16:00:32

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It’s great that you’ve started treatment — taking the first step with medication and professional help is a strong and positive move. In OCD, medication typically takes 6–12 weeks to show noticeable improvement, but the full treatment duration varies depending on: How severe and chronic your symptoms are, How well you respond to the medication, and Whether therapy (especially CBT with ERP — Exposure and Response Prevention) is combined with medication. Many people continue medication for at least 6–12 months after improvement to prevent relapse, and some need longer-term maintenance under their psychiatrist’s guidance.
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The best step now is to stay consistent with your medication and have regular follow-ups (every 4–6 weeks) with your psychiatrist. Never stop or change doses on your own — stopping too early can cause symptoms to return.
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You’ve already taken the most important step — now it’s about steady, guided progress with your doctor’s supervision.

Answered2025-10-25 05:30:02

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Response to treatment can take longer for patients with OCD, sometimes upto 6 months. Medication will have to be continued for atleast a year. Different patients have different response to treatment. Taking ERP therapy along with medication can help to maintain remission even after medication is stopped.

Answered2025-10-19 16:51:17

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Atleast for 3 months

Answered2025-10-19 16:17:01

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