treating OCD evaluation

Question 1

evidence that supports anti depressants

Answer 1

soomro et al conducted a meta analysis of 17 studies comparing SSRI to a placebo. the conclusion was that SSRI was more effective in reducing symptoms for up to 3 months.

supports the use of anti depressants in short term treatment of OCD

Question 2

questioned efffectiveness.

Answer 2

high relapse rates

45% patients treated with tryclic, the disorder returned within 12 weeks. compared to psychological therapy where the relapse rate was 12%.

Question 3

they are cost effective and non disruptive

Answer 3

-drugs are cheap to provide and good for nos

non disruptive because they can just take the drugs inste4ad of having to go to therapy sessions.

drugs may be preferred by both clinincians and patients alike.

Question 4

drugs produce unpleasant side effects

Answer 4

tricyclic - erectile dysfunction- 10% patients and aggression in 1%
ssri - blurred vision and loss of sex drive.

Bz-tremors, drowsiness, confusion.

this makes patients not want to take them