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There any experience taking riluzole for ocd?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Riluzole: Brand name rilutek, (riluzole) is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It has been shown to benefit mood disorders, generalized anxiety do & ocd. However, the daily cost of Rilutek (riluzole) being used twice daily, is @ 10-15 dollars.

Answered 7/1/2014

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