OCD

Question 1

Clomipramine

Answer 1

PROS
Sedating
Good for depression and OCD

CONS
As a TCA- not good for people with cardiac disorders
Not good for seizure disorders
Can cause weight gain
Avoid alcohol
Can worsen psychosis

Question 2

Fluvoxamine/Luvox

Answer 2

Good for mixed depression and anxiety
Sedating
OCD

Cons
Not good for IBS or other GI issues
Can cause sexual ADRs
CNS ADRs- tremors, dizziness, headaches, agitation