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Can any doc tell me what's the best medication for ocd in children?

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

OCD: There are several different choices, and each child reacts differently. Sometimes medication isn't even necessary. Pediatric psychiatrists and other behavioral specialists are trained to help.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Humberto Quintana answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

OCD in Children: Medicines should only be considered when there are moderate to severe OCD symptoms. Both cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and medicine effectively treat OCD in children and teens. OCD medicines control & decrease symptoms, but do not "cure" the disorder. OCD is usually well controlled when the right trxmt, but symptoms can often return when the child stops taking the mediciine--SSRIs, Tricyc

Answered 8/3/2014

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