cipralex for o.c.d?

[mali]

hello everyone,

I suffer from o.c.d (only obsessional thoughts) and was given cipralex 20 m.g a day to replace seroxat.
i was reading that cipralex is not an affective medication for o.c.d, and 20 m.g is too little dose for o.c.d.
I would like to ask if anyone is taking cipralex for o.c.d, and if 20 m.g is a good dose for trating o.c.d

thanks for any reply, and best wishes for everybody.

Mali

[seh1980]

Hi Mali,

I am taking Cipralex but it's for panic attacks, not OCD. However, I will say that it has worked wonders on me and has made my general outlook on life much more positive.

Sarah (seh1980)

[twister]

Not sure about dosage but 20mg is the maximum licensed dosage for Cipralex. I am not sure if it is licensed specifically for OCD but like most SSRI's I think it is widely used for it

Emily

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