Why Isn My OCD Treatment Working?
Why Isn’t My OCD Treatment Working?Although many FDA-approved medications are available for the OCD treatment, roughly one-third of people’s symptoms do not respond or respond only partially after taking them. Let’s look at some reasons why your OCD treatment may not be working and what to do about it. Answer: Not all medications work equally well for everybody. You and your psychiatrist may have to try switching medications or trying many different combinations of medications before you settle on a treatment that works for you. Unfortunately, this can sometimes take months of experimentation. Although frustrating, it is important to stick with the program so that your doctor can accurately evaluate how a particular drug is working for you. Because of your genetics, other prescription medications you’re taking, or the use of alcohol or drugs,
