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Suggest Treatment For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder While On Celexa

Hello A friend was put on celexa(anti depressant) this last wednesday by his psychiatrist. 20 mg. he is also on wellbutrin. Diagnosis seems to be Obsessive compulsivethoughts he is having a bad first week (he also just stopped respiridol). understand that the first week is not good. his side effects seem to be extreme. can not get appointment with doctor right away to check in. thinking halving dose to minimize as he seem extra sensitive and using lorazapam to manage panic attaacks
Fri, 5 Jul 2019
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Hello,

You have not mentioned about what type of side effects he is having. However, if you feel its side effects you can taper the dose of Celexa but never stop & keep the treating doctor informed.

If you stop any medication suddenly by your self then the symptoms of withdrawal & side effects may become very serious & at times unmanageable.

It's best to take medications as prescribed. Why has he stopped taking Risperidone? It could be withdrawal symptoms because of it. Get him connected to his treating GP at the earliest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder While On Celexa

Hello, You have not mentioned about what type of side effects he is having. However, if you feel its side effects you can taper the dose of Celexa but never stop & keep the treating doctor informed. If you stop any medication suddenly by your self then the symptoms of withdrawal & side effects may become very serious & at times unmanageable. It s best to take medications as prescribed. Why has he stopped taking Risperidone? It could be withdrawal symptoms because of it. Get him connected to his treating GP at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician