Prozac pretty much saved my life. I have contamination OCD and depression, and my depression was gone within 2 weeks of taking it. I have been on the highest dose (OCD sufferers need the highest dose of antidepressants most of the time) for 7 weeks and have seen HUGE changes. I still have some of my rituals but things just don't bug me as much as they used to. I also added in a low dose of abilify three weeks ago to compliment the prozac. I noticed a small change with that but nothing significant....I think I need to up the dose.
Just remember that everyone is different. I was on zoloft for 6 months with little relief and prozac is the opposite for me. However I know others who loved zoloft. Unfortunately its a trial and error process but I say stick with whatever antidperessant for 6 weeks and at higher doses, and if you notice a reduction of 50% or more, then stay with it, and you can add abilify as a complimentary drug as well. GOOD LUCK!
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