SSRIs as a treatment for OCD
- Created by: CG24601
- Created on: 14-05-19 13:20
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- SSRIs
- standard treatment for OCD
- type of antidepresso
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
- Serotonin released by presynaptic neuron, across synapse, conveying message to postsynaptic neuron
- prevent the reabsorbtion of serotonin, increasing its levels
- effective - Soomro compared to placebos, SSRIs significantly better
- cost-effective, non-disruptive
- works best combined with CBT
- Alternatives - Tricylics and SNRIs - side effects, reserved
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