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Suggest Medication For OCD, Impulse Control Issues Leading To Issues With Spending And Eating

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Question : I have OCD/impulsr control issues. I am taking the XXXXXXX dose of Prozac and still having serious problems with spending and eating . Are there any other medications you would recommend?
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (49 minutes later)
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Consultation

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

There are no FDA-approved medications that can help with overspending and overeating. What you need is psychotherapy with a trained therapist. I recommend once or twice weekly cognitive behavioral or psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Dr. Sheppe
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Suggest Medication For OCD, Impulse Control Issues Leading To Issues With Spending And Eating

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, There are no FDA-approved medications that can help with overspending and overeating. What you need is psychotherapy with a trained therapist. I recommend once or twice weekly cognitive behavioral or psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. Sheppe