OCD thoughts

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OCD thoughts

Asked for Male, 28 Years

I have been ill with OCD thoughts since 2018, later I consulted and took medication "podex 40mg" Since then, I was doing well. But once in a time period I again get OCD thoughts and get panic attacks due to thoughts. Can I still continue the medication.? Or can you consult any medication to use.? Thank you

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Dr. S Madhavan

Neuropsychiatrist 24 yrs exp Chennai

Hi please consult a Psychiatrist. OCD is a common mental disorder. In many people it fluctuates. Also many people with OCD suffer from Depressive disorder and anxiety disorders as well.

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Dr. Amandeep Gill Psychiatrist 11 yrs exp Varanasi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amandeep Gill

Psychiatrist 11 yrs exp Varanasi

Fouxetine 40mg is recommended medication for OCD symptoms. But is always better to consult a doctor rather self medicating and for exploring psychological reasons for relapse of symptoms. Medication along with counselling has always shown best results. Also before starting any psychotropic medication it recommended to get few things measured like blood test, weight etc. And benefits of consultation would be that you could discuss your side effects , when and how to stop the medication etc ..