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Expert: John
Date: 7/30/2004
Subject: OCD

Question
what are the latest treatments and medication for cleanliness OCD please

 

Answer
There are currently a variety of meds being used for OCD.  The choice would be up to your doctor.  The best sucess seems to be a combination of behavioral modification therapy along with drug therapy. The behavioral modification may involve spending some time in a hospital setting to break people of cleaning or washing rituals.  

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