Article: Medication for Pediatric OCD

Article | Recommended Reading | Pediatric

Pharmacology

Provides detailed guidance on medication treatment for children and adolescents with OCD. It discusses SSRIs and clomipramine, dosing and titration, treatment duration, side effects, safety considerations, and medication sequencing. It emphasizes ERP as an important component of care and explains when medication alone, combined treatment, or augmentation may be considered.