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OCD and depression
My mother (51yrs) has been suffering from OCD and depression since a year . She had been on clomipramine 150 mg for almost a year . Though her mental condition improved but still full recovery has not been achieved . Still lethargy drowsiness is present . What are the side effects of clomipramine ? How long does it take to cure OCD completely?
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What type of OCD does she have?
Put her on therapy along with medication for faster and sustained outcome.
I believe you should discuss your concerns in detail with a mental health professional to gain an insight about nature of problem and ways to overcome it through psychotheraputic techniques
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Consult for online psychotherapy with any psychologist
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Take medicine regularly don't skip. Don't go doctor shopping stick with one. Take therapy
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Dr. Jitendriya Biswal
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Thanks for seeking help here.
Well as per her age it's a quite high dose for her. For OCD, people use to use this ....
The side effects are like constipation, dryness of mouth due to cholinergic side effects.
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