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My mother is suffering from cleaning OCD for last 3 year . OCD is controlled when they are taking (escitalopram and clonazepam) but when they stopped taking medicine OCD is start again.
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OCD commonly is a long term, life time disorder like diabetes or hypertension, take treatment with regular review from a psychiatrist
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Hi....OCD can be notorious if not treated properly...always stop medications only when your consulting doctor says so
Always make sure you complete the treatment course before you stop using medications....if medicines are taken on and off without proper guidance it can be very difficult to treat the symptoms
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consult Directly for proper guidance and treatment
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make sure to use medications completely before stopping
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Ocd requires treatment for longer duration, and discontinue medicine only on psychiatrist advise.
Frequently stopping medicine worsen overall course of ocd
So ,follow advise of your psychiatrist for treatment
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restart medicine based on symptoms severity on guidance of psychiatrist
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avoid stopping medicine on own
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OCD can be controlled with medications once the tablets have been used for the acute and maintenance period. Escitalopram may not be catering well for the symptoms i would suggest a drug change. For further management you can reach out to me via practo platform
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Dr. Ramya
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I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.
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Dr. Pooja Kapri
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
OCD is chronic illness that needs long term treatment and meds are to be continued till they are not planned to tapered down and stopped by your treating psychiatrist
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
Thanks for sharing the problem.A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient.In addition, detailed mental status examination is also recommended for every patient to make a diagnosis and the management of the case accordingly.
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Psychopharmacology ( drugs) are prescribed for the disorders but in addition to that, psychological interventions are also recommended for OCD.Also,the drugs are not to be stopped abruptly.
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Do discuss your problems with your mental health professional.Be positive in your thoughts.
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