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What Causes Low Concentration When On Antidepressents?
Dr. my son took antidepressents for 12 months almost on the advice of doctor.He was cured well.After some time OCD problem relapsed. At the moment he is taking clomivon-25 &Fluvo-50. But thougts are still haunting reducing concentration in study. Age of sun 24 yrs. Please suggest right remedy. Thanks.R.P Singh Sikar (raj.)
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In OCD, we use anti-obsessional drugs like fluoxetine, fluvoxamine or clomipramine. Usually we start with one drug at a time and gradually increases the dose. In your son case, both drugs at minimum dose, better to increased one to higher level and then start another. I would suggest increase dose of fluvoxamine 50 to 300 mg gradually according to symptoms and then add clomipramine. Rest, you can discuss with psychiatrist.
Thanks
Thanks for healthcare magic
In OCD, we use anti-obsessional drugs like fluoxetine, fluvoxamine or clomipramine. Usually we start with one drug at a time and gradually increases the dose. In your son case, both drugs at minimum dose, better to increased one to higher level and then start another. I would suggest increase dose of fluvoxamine 50 to 300 mg gradually according to symptoms and then add clomipramine. Rest, you can discuss with psychiatrist.
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