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ArticleIndian journal of psychiatry2025

Suprathreshold dosing of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case series.

Indranil Saha, Arghya Haldar, Shrayan Ghosh, Aratrika Sen, Sagarika Roy

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Article in Indian journal of psychiatry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Indranil SahaDepartment of Psychiatry, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Arghya HaldarDepartment of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry-Centre of Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Shrayan GhoshDepartment of Pharmacology, Barasat Government Medical College and Hospital, Barasat, West Bengal, India.
Aratrika SenDepartment of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry-Centre of Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Sagarika RoyDepartment of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry-Centre of Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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Abstract

Supratherapeutic dosing of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an area of clinical interest, particularly for treatment-resistant cases. Standard SSRI doses often provide insufficient symptom relief, prompting clinicians to explore higher-than-recommended doses. Evidence suggests that supratherapeutic dosing can enhance serotonergic activity, potentially improving treatment response. However, the risk-benefit profile must be carefully considered due to side effects. While some studies support its efficacy, individual response varies, necessitating close monitoring. Further research is needed to establish optimal dosing strategies and long-term safety in OCD patients requiring intensified SSRI therapy.

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SSRIsupratherapeutic dosingtreatment resistant OCD

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