biological approach to treating ocd Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what two antidepressants used to treat ocd and depression
A
ssris
tricyclics
2
Q
what do ssris do
A
low seratonin found in ppl with ocd
ssris increase seratonin levels to reduce anxiety
prevent re-uptake of seratonin, increase is levels in synapse
3
Q
what do tricyclics do
A
same as ssris but not only with seratonin but also noradrenaline too
have greater side effects so are used as second option for patients who ssris don’t work for
