Chief Complaint: ocd and allergy to SSRI medications
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🧠 Mental Health History:
I was diagnosed with OCD about 4–5 years ago. After 1.5 years of suffering, I finally got mental relief when a psychiatrist prescribed me Flunil (Fluoxetine).
It worked mentally, but after some time, I developed severe itching and skin rashes.
Then I consulted another psychiatrist. He changed my medication to Fluvoxamine.
Unfortunately, after taking Fluvoxamine, I again had the same allergic reaction:
Severe itching
Redness on skin
Skin rash
So I feel I might be allergic to SSRI class medications.
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💊 Medicines Tried:
Flunil (Fluoxetine) – gave mental relief but caused itching
Fluvoxamine – again caused itching and skin rash
Cetirizine – gave some temporary relief from itching
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❌ Current Problem:
Now I have no access to psychiatrist in my area
I have no money for paid consultation
I am from a poor background and urgently need help
I need a safe alternative medicine that ca
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