Lexapro For Obsessive Thoughts
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Pronounced: (es-sye-TAL-oh-pram)
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Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood...
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When Thoughts Become Obsessions
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Antidepressant type may impact risk of suicidal thoughts
A new study has found that men who take the antidepressant Aventyl are 10 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than men who take... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions),... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obsessive-compulsive neurosis; OCD Treatment OCD is treated using medications and therapy. The first medication usually considered is... Read more »
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
In obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a person becomes trapped in a pattern of repetitive thoughts and behaviors that are senseless and distressing... Read more »
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent OCD. Treatment OCD usually is treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Medications The... Read more »
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