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OCD

Obsessive–compulsive disorder: obsessions, compulsions, or both that cause distress or impairment.

Evidence inspector

Evidence confidence 92%High confidence

Evidence 5

↗core featureIntrusive thoughts94%

↗core featureCompulsions96%

↗associated withRumination76%

↗associated withReassurance seeking84%

↗associated withAvoidance79%

Sources 4

NICEAPAICD-11DSM-5-TR

Treatments 8

Medications · select one for details

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SertralineSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Details

Drug type

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

How it works

Increases serotonin signalling by reducing its reuptake between nerve cells.

Typical role

Used for depression and several anxiety-related disorders; response usually builds gradually.

Key caution

Can cause nausea, sleep or sexual side effects, and occasionally early agitation. It should not be stopped suddenly without advice.

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FluoxetineSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Details

Drug type

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

How it works

Increases serotonin signalling by reducing its reuptake between nerve cells.

Typical role

Used for depression and several anxiety-related disorders; response usually builds gradually.

Key caution

Can cause nausea, sleep or sexual side effects, and occasionally early agitation. It should not be stopped suddenly without advice.

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FluvoxamineSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Details

Drug type

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

How it works

Increases serotonin signalling by reducing its reuptake between nerve cells.

Typical role

Used for depression and several anxiety-related disorders; response usually builds gradually.

Key caution

Can cause nausea, sleep or sexual side effects, and occasionally early agitation. It should not be stopped suddenly without advice.

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ParoxetineSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Details

Drug type

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

How it works

Increases serotonin signalling by reducing its reuptake between nerve cells.

Typical role

Used for depression and several anxiety-related disorders; response usually builds gradually.

Key caution

Can cause nausea, sleep or sexual side effects, and occasionally early agitation. It should not be stopped suddenly without advice.

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CitalopramSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Details

Drug type

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

How it works

Increases serotonin signalling by reducing its reuptake between nerve cells.

Typical role

Used for depression and several anxiety-related disorders; response usually builds gradually.

Key caution

Can cause nausea, sleep or sexual side effects, and occasionally early agitation. It should not be stopped suddenly without advice.

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ClomipramineTricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

Details

Drug type

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

How it works

Changes serotonin and noradrenaline signalling and also affects several other receptor systems.

Typical role

Used selectively for depression, OCD, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention or sleep-related symptoms.

Key caution

Can cause dry mouth, constipation, sedation and heart-rhythm effects; overdose can be dangerous.

Other care

+Exposure and response preventiontherapy

+Cognitive behavioural therapytherapy

Treatment choice depends on presentation, severity, other conditions and individual risk. This is reference information, not a personal recommendation.

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Poor sleep may intensify rumination

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