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I have ocd problem. first the doctor gave me sertaline. i was completely cured after taking it. so i stop taking medicine by myself. a few months later the same problem came back. later the doctor told me to take fluxotine.now which one should i eat?

Q: i have ocd problem. first the doctor gave me sertaline. i was completely cured after taking it. so i stop taking medicine by myself. a few months later the same problem came back. later the doctor told me to take fluxotine.now which one should i eat?

: They are both SSRIs and either should be effective for OCD. If you still have sertraline on hand I would suggest to resume it. If not, you can take either which is up to you to decide.

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They are both SSRIs and either should be effective for OCD. If you still have sertraline on hand I would suggest to resume it. If not, you can take either which is up to you to decide.

Answered 11/6/2022

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A member asked:

I have ocd problem. first the doctor gave me sertaline. i was completely cured after taking it. so i stop taking medicine by myself. a few months later the same problem came back. later the doctor told me to take fluxotine.now which one should i eat?

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