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What kind of doctor should I look for to prescribe these meds?
Although any licensed physician can legally prescribe these drugs, it is probably best to deal directly with a board-certified psychiatrist who understands OCD. A list of psychiatrists with special interest in OCD can be obtained from the OC Foundation.
Keep in mind, however, that these are physicians who have expressed an interest in OCD and whom the Foundation has not evaluated in any way. (Legally, OCF is obligated to list any psychiatrist who expresses an interest in the disorder; a Treatment Providers List is available upon request.) It is also important to find a psychiatrist who is a psychopharmacologist; that is, one who has special knowledge about the use of drugs to treat psychiatric disorders.
The information is sourced from an article written by : Michael A. Jenike, M.D.Chairman.
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