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A member asked:

Is luvox great for ocd? are the side effects worse than zoloft (sertraline) ? im on zoloft (sertraline) now but ocd hasn't improved while anxiety has. will luvox be better?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Luvox (fluvoxamine): If you can tolerate Luvox, (fluvoxamine) it might be better option for OCD. Review with your doctor. Also, for the OCD, talk to a Therapist about Cognitive Behavior Therapy to boost response to medications.

Answered 5/16/2015

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