Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that can cause significant distress and interfere with a person’s daily life.
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Key points
- OCD can affect men, women, and children, with symptoms sometimes starting as early as age 6 but often beginning around puberty and early adulthood.
- An obsession is an unwanted, unpleasant thought, image, or urge that repeatedly enters the mind and causes anxiety, disgust, or unease; a compulsion is a repetitive behaviour or mental act done to temporarily relieve those feelings.
- There is no cure for OCD, but available treatments can help people manage symptoms, participate in day-to-day activities, and improve quality of life.
Medicines listed for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
The products listed for this condition are Sertraline and Fluoxetine, both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline is available as a tablet in 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg strengths; fluoxetine comes in 10 mg and 20 mg capsules. SSRIs are one of the treatment approaches used for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and benefits may take up to 12 weeks to become noticeable.
Further reading
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. These can cause significant distress and interfere with a person's daily life.
What are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
An obsession is an unwanted, unpleasant thought, image or urge that repeatedly enters the mind and causes anxiety, disgust or unease. A compulsion is a repetitive behaviour or mental act done to temporarily relieve those feelings.
How is obsessive-compulsive disorder treated?
There is no cure for OCD, but available treatments can help people manage symptoms, take part in day-to-day activities and improve quality of life. SSRIs are one of the treatment approaches used, and benefits may take up to 12 weeks to become noticeable.
Which medicines for obsessive-compulsive disorder does Direct Meds sell?
The medicines listed for obsessive-compulsive disorder include products containing fluoxetine and sertraline. Examples include Fluoxetine Capsules and Zoloft.
Do I need a prescription for medicines for obsessive-compulsive disorder in South Africa?
No, not online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for obsessive-compulsive disorder. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver medicines for obsessive-compulsive disorder to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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