My son aged 18+ has been taking Paxidep CR25 for two years for anxiety, depression and OCD. After one year he stopped the medicine, the problems relapse. Dr. advised him to continue the medicine. He has also taken counseling for one year but to no avail. Now, he has concentration problems, not performing well even after hardworking, getting annoyed on small things, feeling headache, nausea, dry mouth, loss of appetite etc. Kindly guide me on my following queries
His understand your concern. OCD is very difficult to treat, and its prognosis is varied from subject to subject.30% of the cases will improve with medicine and do not require taking it further. Around 50 to 60% cases has many recurrences and have to take treatment for longer period of times.10 to 15% cases require lifetime medications. With that much of dose he usually does not have any side effect, if any then it is temporary. OCD is curable in certain extent but not always. It is different in every subject. But regular treatment and good compliance will increase the rate of recovery. Thank you.