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Is anafrinal still used for ocd or does its drug interactions limit it

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Yes ; yes: It is effective but few pts can tolerate a full dose--we usually end up combining it with an ssri like prozac (fluoxetine).

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

OCD: Some providers use Anafranil/ Clomipramine to treat OCD.

Dr Kumar and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2020

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