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Is st john wort also effective for ocd or gad when compared to ssris like fluoxetine?

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No: In my experience st. Johns wort hasn't helped any of my OCD clients although many have tried. I wish it would be but ive not seen it.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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OCD: My OCD patients have usually required high doses of SSRI's. I would really recommend that you stick with pharmacological meds as I don't believe that you will get the response you are looking for from St John Wort.

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