the biological approach to treating OCD

What is the most common dg treatment for OCD

Antidepressants

SSRIS

How do SSRIS work

Used to increase the level of serotonin by blocking the re absorption of serotonin by the presynaptic neuron which forces the Brain to make more

Releasing higher quantities fo serotonin into the synapse

These attach to the receptors of the post synaptic neuron and make

It easie for the person to control feelings of anxiety and reduce the strength of the impulsive thoughts

What is the most common ssri DRUG in adults and for children and what is the dose for adults

Adults - fluoxetine (Prozac)

Children- sertraline

A typical dose is 20mg but up to 80mg can be prescribed for OCD patients

Who found SSRIS to be more effective than ——

SOOMRO found that SSRIs were more effective than placebo for OCD treatment

In a case of 17studies

In al the studies SSRIs were sen to be more beneficial for the patient and they found hat 70% of people can be helped with SSRIS

What are the disadvantages for drug STUDY

Can have a lot of side effects especially at higher doses

For example dizziness or indigestion or blurred vision

Can make patients stop their medication

KAYSER found that people with OCD are more likely to experience dosage effects and have more severe Sid effects

This can make pople more likely to sto medications because they’re exoericne more than what is expected

What is the benefit of drug treatment and who found a counterpoint to that STUDY

Benefit

• cheaper Than CBT and exposure therapy which can cost thousands of pounds

HOWEVER

*SKAPINAKIS found that CBT and Exposure therapy were more effective in the long term and that people are more likely to live drug free after the psychological therapies