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I take prozac (fluoxetine) for depression. in dec '12, my dosage doubled to 80 mg daily to treat ocd. but i find my ocd is the same. can i add a diff med for ocd?

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Check with doctor: You should not add anything without checking in with the doctor or seeing a specialist who can review your condition. These medications do carry serious side effects when used either inappropriately or in high doses.

Answered 4/6/2014

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Substitution: Anafranil is an antidepressant that is often used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder. The Prozac (fluoxetine) would have to be tapered down and discontinued before the Anafranil could be implemented.

Answered 11/28/2017

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