Homepage OCD Ireland: Who We Are History of OCD Ireland What We Do OCD The Facts Trichotillomania: The Facts Body Dysmorphic Disorder: The Facts Medication Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Complementary Therapies & Treatments Support Groups Information for Family & Friends Commonly used Terms & Phrases Self Help Book Reviews Useful Links Chat Rooms & Discussion Boards OCD Self Tests Media Updates Acknowledgements Disclaimer	Commonly asked questions on OCD links please click below for additional information What Kind of Medication? Do all antidepressants help OCD symptoms? Which drugs help OCD and how do we know these drugs are effective? Why do these drugs help? At what dosages are these drugs used? Are there side effects? What if I cannot tolerate even the smallest pill size of the medication? Do anti-obsessional medications cause long-term, irreversible side effects? Who should not take anti-obsessional medications? Should I take anti-obsessional medications only when I am feeling stressed? What kind of doctor should I look for to prescribe these anti-obsessional medications? What if I feel as if I've failed because I need a drug to help me? What if I am afraid to take medications because of my obsessional fears about drugs? How long does it take anti-obsessional medications to work? How helpful can I expect these medications to be? What about augmenting one drug with another? Are there other medications that can be used to treat OCD?   Will I have to take anti-obsessional medications forever? Can I drink alcohol while on medication? What if my OCD gets better, but I remain depressed? What are some signs of depression? MEDICATIONS OCD Ireland has found the following Information. This will be divided into three sections: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trichotillomania and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. OCD and Medication The following information regarding OCD is sourced from an article written by : Michael A. Jenike, M.D.Chairman, OC Foundation Scientific Advisory Board. Please click on the below links for further information OC Foundation Scientific Advisory Board, OC Foundation OVERVIEW "OCD is a potentially devastating illness that can result in considerable social and economic disability for both afflicted patients and for their family members. OCD is usually treated with a combination of specific behavioural therapies, called exposure and response prevention, and medications. It is important to note that many psychoactive medications are not likely to help OCD symptoms, but that a number of partially effective drugs have now been carefully evaluated. The treatment, however, for most OCD patients should involve the combination of behaviour therapy with medications. " Please feel free to click on any of the links on the side of this page to answer some of the questions you might have if you have any further questions please feel feet to e-mail us on the linkbelow and we will endeavour to add it to the page Medication for Trichotillomania Medication can be quite effective in reducing the urge to pull to a more manageable and less stressful level although in some cases people have reported that medication stopped the urge to pull altogether. It is important to work with a professional, such as a GP or a psychiatrist, who understands what Trich is and the appropriate treatment of it. Don’t be afraid of asking the treater questions about his/her knowledge of this disorder since not everyone will have the same level of knowledge or experience with this. Commonly Asked Questions About Medication for Trichotillomania (reprinted from Trichotillomania Learning Center) Questions about pharmacological treatment of Trichotillomania are among the most frequently asked of TLC. Understandably, many want to know, "What can I take to make me stop pulling?" As of yet, there is no magic pill for the treatment of Trichotillomania. In fact, people respond very individually to medications, so there probably will never be a single drug that helps everyone. There is also a strong possibility that there is more than one form of Trichotillomania, and that different forms will respond to different treatments. That said, some people do benefit from drug therapies for Trichotillomania, either alone or in conjunction with cognitive-behaviour therapy. Many experience a reduction of the urge to pull, and some have experienced total cessation. The effect, however, is often (though not always) temporary. It can be useful to use a period of relief to explore additional treatment or support resources that may help you in the long term. Because reaction to medications is so individual, it is often necessary for you and your doctor to try more than one drug or combination of drugs before finding one that helps. Medications in the SRI or SSRI category have shown to be the most useful to date, but results are mixed. Please see our "Clinicians' Guides" for more detailed information. The use of medication for the treatment of Trichotillomania in children or adolescents brings additional concerns. Very few drug trials involve children and to date there have been no studies of the use of medication for treatment of TTM in children. Due to the limited evidence supporting its effectiveness, as well as concerns about the long-term effects of medications on the developing brain, TLC's Scientific Advisory Board advises that for most children and adolescents with Trichotillomania, medications should not be used as a treatment of first choice. It is important for you and your doctor to be aware that many people with Trichotillomania suffer with additional problems, such as depression and anxiety, which should be screened for and treated. In addition to being serious or even life threatening in their own right, the existence of additional disorders can hinder ones ability to benefit from treatment of Trichotillomania.

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