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Do all kind of drug to treat ocd have stomach upset as side effect?

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Dr. Nicholas Stratas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: There are a variety of drugs for OCD and it is very unusual to not be able to find one which does not cause stomach irritation

Dr Kuitems and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 10/16/2016

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