Severe OCD, depression, anxiety, get flu like symptoms with viibryd. Medicines without side effects?
Patient: i have severe ocd ( germs ) and severe depression and anxiety..i have been put on just about every psych med there is..my dr. had just put me on viibryd and it made me very ill, flu like symptoms, i take meds for my stomach issues nexuim and promethazine and was wondering if there are any meds out there that would not upset my stomach nor have alot of side effects? Thank-you Doctor: Hello......  Thanks for your query. Most of the psychotropic medication, particularly the anti-obsessional agents have abdominal side effects. Dividing the medication and using controlled release tablets is one option. The other option is psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy/ exposure & response prevention) can be tried for OCD and they are devoid of side-effects since they are  non-pharmacological methods. Wish you speedy recovery. Regards Dr Sundar Psychiatrist