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Will lexapro (escitalopram) help negative intrusive thoughts from ocd that are irrational?
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Might help: Rx for ocd is a high dose of ssri & cbt-- in my experience other ssris & Anafranil (clomipramine) more effective.
Answered 5/11/2016
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