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Obsessive-compulsive disorder adjunctive

Mechanism of Action An antidepressant, anxiolytic, and obsessive-compulsive disorder adjunct that blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin at CNS neuronal presynaptic membranes, Increasing its availability at postsynaptic receptor sites. Therapeutic Effect Relieves depression, reduces obsessive-compulsive behavior, decreases anxiety... [Pg.1121]

In addition to their proven efficacy in the treatment of all types of depression, the SSRIs have been shown to be the drugs of choice in the treatment of panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, and as an adjunct to the treatment of alcohol withdrawal and relapse prevention, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. The usefulness of these drugs in treating such a diverse group of disorders reflects the primary role of serotonin in the regulation of sleep, mood, impulsivity and food intake. [Pg.175]

Eisenberg J, Asnis G Lithium as an adjunct treatment in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Am J Psychiatry 142 663, 1985... [Pg.631]

Bystritsky A, et al. Augmentation of serotonin reuptake inhibitors in refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder using adjunctive olanzapine a placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Psychiatry 2004 65(4) 565-568. [Pg.90]

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