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What is the best anti-depressant for anxiety and ocd and what is the best dosage?
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All SSRIs : All ssris are known to treat anxiety and ocd. Dosage needed for ocd is higher than needed for anxiety alone. Eg; zoloft, prozac, Lexapro (escitalopram) etc.
Answered 10/4/2016
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