I tried the following for MDD + OCD
Escitalopram 20mg - worked only for MDD, didn't work for OCD, no side effects
Sertraline 200mg - did not work, no side effects
Paroxitine 50mg - did not work, no side effects
Fluoxetine 40mg - seemed to be working but severe side effects (bloating, headache, acidity, flu like symptoms) - could not tolerate
Fluvoxamine 50mg - seemed to be working but severe side effects (bloating, headache, acidity) - could not tolerate
I am taking CBT/ERP
Is there any other option for OCD medication?
Now I have two options:
1. Try Clomipramine
2. Try Escitalopram 40mg
Which one is a better option? Are there any long term side effects like risk of cancer if I take 40mg of Escitalopram which is higher than normal high?
Thank you for your valuable comments, looking forward.
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