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Is there any medication that can help people get rid of ocd?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Several ssri antidepressants, such as luvox, prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) and zoloft, can help with ocd. For best effect, use of such medications would be paired with psychotherapy -- particularly cognitive behavioral therapy. You could start by seeing a psychiatrist for a good diagnostic evaluation, and go from there.

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