Medication Advice

Medication

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The medication advice below is not a substitute for professional medical advice and care. Medical information is provided for information/reference purposes only. If you have specific needs please see a professional health care provider.
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It is recommended that you should only be offered medicines after you have seen a psychiatrist (a doctor who is an expert in mental health problems such as BDD). You should usually be having CBT while taking medicine.

Research has shown that the most effective medication used to treat BDD are Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Medications (SSRIs) These medications are also used to treat depression, and other anxiety conditions. SSRIs work by increasing activity in the brain and increasing the amount of certain chemicals that affect mood (such as Serotonin).

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