aims to decrease/increase levels of neurotransmitters in the brain in order to decrease/increase their activity.
SSRIs ( selective serotonin reuptake)
tackles the symptoms of OCD and is a particular type of antidepressant drug .SSRIs work on the serotonin system in the brain by preventing the re-absorption and breakdown of serotonin on the presynaptic neuron.It takes 3/4 months of daily use for SSRIs to have much impact on symptoms.
combining SSRIs with other treatments
drugs are often used alongside CBT to treat OCD.The drugs reduce a patient’s emotional symptoms such as feeling anxious so that they engage effectively with the CBT.
alternatives to SSRIs
Tricyclics have the same effect as SSRIs but have more severe side effects .SNRIs increase the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline.They are used for patients who do not respond to SSRIs.
