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Memantine as an add on for ocd.
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I am diagnosed with ocd anxiety and depression for that my doctor suggested me memantine as an add on medicine with current medicines,
But i think memantine is increasing my anxiety. Is it possible that memantine may make anxiety worse.
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No memantine will not increase anxiety symptoms but i would like to know which basic drugs are you taking to which memantine is augmented, because it will depend upon your problem and other concurrent medications.
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Must get yourself thoroughly evaluated by a psychiatrist.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to consult immediately for further evaluation.. it will be okay..don't worry, don't search on Google too much ..it will unnecessary increase ur anxiety
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Dr. Pramod Totewad
Addiction Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Nanded
I don't think memantine have any major role in OCD ..there is no any diagnosis like OCD anxiety and depression.
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consult nearby psychiatrist rather than GPs..my opinion
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