A member asked:
Is ocd treatable via medication (faverin) temporarly ? or will it be totally cured after you stop it ? is it like adhd medications? instantly workin?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No, not instantly: Faverin and other ssri's require at least 4-6 weeks -- and often longer -- for therapeutic effect with ocd. It can help manage but not cure symptoms. They may return after you taper off and stop the drug. Faverin does not work instantly.
Answered 2/11/2015
4.7k views
2 to 6 weeks: Most medications for ocd take 2 to 6 weeks to reach a therapeutic dose level after some adjustments. It is not an instantaneous effect, nor does the medication cure anything.
Answered 5/14/2016
4.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Are there doctors who can test to find out why I have ADHD and OCD and suggest non medication treatment options?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm 20 and on wellbutrin (bupropion) for ADHD and Zoloft for ocd. Will my brain develop differently/ become dependent on the drugs? Been on them for three years
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What medicine will work for OCD/anxiety/ADHD? I am on Zoloft (sertraline) but my intrusive thoughts stop me from being productive? Always caught up in my thoughts
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are you able to prescribe medicines for mental illnesses? I.E. OCD, anxiety, MDD, ADHD
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Will obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety be totally cured and disappear after stopping medication (faverin)?
Which ssri meds or meds for OCD and anxiety problems are the safest to take with stimulant ADHD medications like ritalin (methylphenidate) ir ?
Can OCD medications be taken with ADHD medications ?Can a doctor treat the 2 problems at the same time ? Or a doctor will treat every problem alone ?
Can ADHD cause that someone become slow in thinking (without medication) ? Or OCD can cause that ?I mean being slow during the exams for example. ?
If a medication for ADHD or OCD is taken properly without showing side effects , can it cause long term side effects ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
