There is good Level 1 evidence for all of the SSRIs in OCD (citalopram is off-label for OCD in Canada, although it is indicated in the United States and Europe
Fluoxetine or Citalopram To keep a long story short. Citalopram cured my OCD symptoms and most of my anxiety, Fluoxetine did nothing at all for my OCD but was AMAZING for my depression and anxiety.
There is good Level 1 evidence for all of the SSRIs in OCD (citalopram is off-label for OCD in Canada, although it is indicated in the United States and Europe
by S Pallanti 2024 Cited by 105citalopram in OCD, and of combining citalopram with clomipramine in treatment-resistant OCD. © 2024 Elsevier, Paris citalopram / combined treatment
by S Pallanti 2024 Cited by 151The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram is effective for OCD We investigated whether intravenous citalopram would rapidly benefit OCD patients
Citalopram and escitalopram are effective for treating OCD symptoms, though they are not FDA-approved specifically for OCD, like some other
NHS on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic disorder citalopram for use in OCD in adults, and fluoxetine for use in BDD, do not
by NM Mukaddes 2024 Cited by 35A multicenter trial demonstrated that citalopram is superior to placebo in the treatment of adults with OCD. The safety of citalopram in
OCD, some physicians may prescribe the following off-label medications to treat OCD: Citalopram (Celexa). Escitalopram (Lexapro). Venlafaxine (Effexor).
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