It can be used by children as young as 10 years old
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Several double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studies have demonstrated the efficacy of these drugs in reducing OCD symptoms, including clomipramine (Anafranil), sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), and proxetime (Paxil)
The mechanism of action of the drugs effective in treating OCD (clomipramine, a non-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs]: citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline and paroxetine) has given rise to the hypothesis that deficient serotonin function is a key element in the pathophysiology of OCD
After your regular dosage has been established, you can take 1 dose at bedtime to avoid sleepiness during the day
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Fluvoxamine was first shown to be beneficial in individuals with OCD
Anafranil (clomipramine) is a prescription-only medication from a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
(TCA) are one of the earliest categories developed, and TCAs include drugs like Anafranil Paroxetine (Paxil) should be avoided by pregnant women and women who plan to become pregnant, and fetal echocardiography should be considered for women exposed to paroxetine during early pregnancy