Guest guest Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 The Natl Inst of Mental Health says: The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) are the medications most often prescribed for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Only one of the SSRI's, fluoxetine, (Prozac®) has been approved by the FDA for both OCD and depression in children age 7 and older. Three that have been approved for OCD are fluvoxamine (Luvox®), age 8 and older; sertraline (Zoloft®), age 6 and older; and clomipramine (Anafranil®), age 10 and older.4 Treatment with these medications can be associated with decreased frequency of repetitive, ritualistic behavior and improvements in eye contact and social contacts. The FDA is studying and analyzing data to better understand how to use the SSRI's safely, effectively,and at the lowest dose possible. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/complete-publication.shtml#pu\ b4 --- In , Schramm <knospeaba_robert@...> wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > I am wondering if anyone is working with someone who has a very strong OCD component. The family is interested in researching some medications that might help in addition to behavior analysis. Any experiences on specific medications that have been shown successful or any studies that I can forward about options for them to ask there DRs about would be greatly appreciated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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