OCD Welcome to your OCD Q: Patient with diagnosis of obsessive compulsive disorder is stable on Fluvoxamine and CBT treatment. Y-BOCS also confirmed that patient is in remission. Patient is asking you if he can discontinue or lower the dose of Fluvoxamine. How long should a successful medication treatment for OCD be continued for before considering a gradual taper? Q: Patient with diagnosis of obsessive compulsive disorder is stable on Fluvoxamine and CBT treatment. Y-BOCS also confirmed that patient is in remission. Patient is asking you if he can discontinue or lower the dose of Fluvoxamine.How long should a successful medication treatment for OCD be continued for before considering a gradual taper? 4-8 weeks 3-4 months 6-9 months 1-2 years Time's up Share
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