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Management of Depression and OCD
I am suffering from Depression and OCD.
My doctor prescribed fluxotine 40 for one week and increase the dose to 60. Is that okay taking this medicine to such a higher dose.?
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As such OCD will require higher doses of SSRI. No harm taking advised medicines. Be careful about emergent side effects.
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Yes its can be increased up to 80mg. In some cases even increased above 80 mg. Have regular follow up with your doctor to understand more about illness, side effects and treatment course.
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Whenever these thoughts come try involving yourself in some other activity or start repeating in your mind 3 times go away. Best Wishes.
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes of course
Trust your doctor
Besides medicine go for psychotherapy to learn how to manage OCD on your own
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling
Connect with me through text on practo
All the best
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