Enlarge Jónsson H, 4. Chronic tics and Tourette syndrome in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Neuroimaging studies show involvement of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia, and thalamus.4 Because of the response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), it is hypothesized that the serotonin system is heavily involved in the neurochemistry of OCD. Because it may take weeks to months for these therapies to become effective, physicians should inform patients about this delay in treatment response and encourage adherence during the early phase of treatment. Get Permissions, Access the latest issue of American Family Physician. Pallanti S, It should be started at a low dose (25 mg) with gradual titration to minimize adverse reactions. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. et al. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), specifically exposure and response prevention, is the most effective psychotherapy method for treating OCD.17,20,21 Patients are exposed to anxiety-provoking stimuli, and learn to not perform compulsive behaviors in response. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. Nelson EA, Neuroimaging studies of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults and children. et al. Choung HW, Rituals or behaviour or mental acts done repeatedly (Compulsions) aimed to neutralize or reduce the anxiety. Early-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder: a subgroup with a specific clinical and familial pattern? 16. Pauls DL, Sustained response versus relapse. It is helpful to quantify the severity of symptoms and impairment before and during treatment. Merikangas KR, Singer HS, 18. afpserv@aafp.org for copyright questions and/or permission requests. Focseneanu M, Common compulsions include handwashing, checking, ordering, praying, counting, and seeking reassurance (Table 1). Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). van Megen HJ, Ipser J, Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Wheaton M, 2006;163(11):1978–1985. Storch EA, Mirtazapine for obsessive-compulsive disorder: an open trial followed by double-blind discontinuation. J Clin Psychiatry. If you have OCD, you have frequent, upsetting thoughts called obsessions. Am Fam Physician. 13. of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, 1150 W. Medical Center Dr., M7300 Med Sci I, SPC 5625, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5625 (e-mail: Pinto A, Patients with OCD should be monitored for psychiatric comorbidities and suicide risk.15–17 In their lifetime, 90% of patients with OCD meet criteria for at least one other psychiatric diagnosis.2 The most common comorbid diagnoses are anxiety disorders (75.8%), including panic disorder, social phobia, specific phobias, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Patients with OCD should be closely monitored for psychiatric comorbidities and suicidal ideation. N Engl J Med. Smith EH, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition in which a person experiences uncontrollable, recurring thoughts, often about specific worries (obsessions), followed by performing specific behaviors to end the thoughts (compulsions). Immediate, unlimited access to all AFP content. A double blind comparison of venlafaxine and paroxetine in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Storch EA, It is important to note that obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a separate diagnostic entity that is not characterized by intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviors. A critical evaluation of obsessive-compulsive disorder subtypes: symptoms versus mechanisms. van Megen HJ, Suicidality in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Gamel NN, Koran LM, Hougaard E, Dell'osso B, The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory. Address correspondence to Jill N. Fenske, MD, Chelsea Health Center, 14700 E. Old U.S. Highway 12, Chelsea, MI 48118 (e-mail: jnfenske@med.umich.edu). To achieve optimal response, patients with OCD require a higher dosage of an SSRI compared with other indications.17,31  The dosage should be increased over four to six weeks until the maximal dosage is achieved (Table 6).30,32 Higher-than-usual maximal dosages are sometimes used, with careful monitoring for adverse effects such as serotonin syndrome. Rasmussen SA, et al. 8. 2013;74(3):233–239. Meta-analysis of the dose-response relationship of SSRI in obsessive-compulsive disorder. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2008;196(10):776–779. Physicians should inform patients about this delay in treatment response, provide support, and encourage adherence during the early phase of treatment. Pittman B, 19. Safety of treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder in pregnancy and puerperium.      Print. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. Forray A, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Patients may offer clues by alluding to intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviors. Sign up for the free AFP email table of contents. Address correspondence to Jill N. Fenske, MD, Dept. Strong DR, Visser HA, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis & Management with an Osteopathic Component OMT for Pediatric Conditions Principals of Transgender Care for the Primary Care Physician Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Screening Modalities in Firefighters PEH: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder PEH: Atopic Dermatitis for Parents PEH: Gender Transitioning 26. OCD often begin to occur later than tics (average 1–2 years later) •While any OCD symptoms can occur, the most frequent obsessions in people with tic spectrum disorders include those of an aggressive, sexual, and religious nature Information from references 7 through 15. Kelmendi B, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which you have thoughts (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions) over and over. We performed multiple targeted searches in PubMed and of reference lists of previously retrieved articles to further research specific topics, such as course of illness, pathogenesis, suicidality, and special populations. Mercadante MT, Florida Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory [published correction appears in J Clin Psychol. Kessler RC. •Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Up to 50% of patients with tic disorders have comorbid formal OCD. Goodman WK, Hounie AG, Heninger GR, / Journals Pinto A, Florida Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory: development, reliability, and validity [published correction appears in. Chang S, Goodman WK, J Clin Psychiatry. Sibrava NJ, 2003;41(6):681–700. Pauls D. The effects of a mindfulness intervention on obsessive-compulsive symptoms in a non-clinical student population. These disorders have similar features and respond to the same therapies used to treat OCD. It often goes unrecognized and is undertreated. OCD is often misdiagnosed as other disorders (Table 5),9,10 although OCD is a common comorbidity for many of these conditions, and the possibility of more than one diagnosis should be considered. Westenberg HG. McDougle CJ, et al. Obsessive-compulsive disorder: diagnosis and management. et al. Patients with treatment-resistant OCD should be referred to a subspecialist. 2004;292(16):1969–1976. OCD = obsessive-compulsive disorder; SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Torres AR, St John's wort versus placebo in obsessive-compulsive disorder: results from a double-blind study. Micromedex 2.0. Landeros-Weisenberger A, Ramos-Cerqueira AT, A 5-year prospective follow-up study of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Characterizing the hoarding phenotype in individuals with OCD: associations with comorbidity, severity and gender. Ruscio AM, Stepped care versus standard cognitive-behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Prince MJ, OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine 1) whether obsessive- compulsive disorder is familial, 2) whether there is a familial relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder and Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome and chronic tics, and 3) whether different familial types of obsessive-compulsive disorder … 2007;164(7 suppl):5–53. Denys D, A multidimensional meta-analysis of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychological treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Demler O, 44. This may be done to help rule out other problems that could be causing your symptoms and to check for any related complications. Is there any thought that keeps bothering you that you would like to get rid of but cannot? OCD = obsessive-compulsive disorder; SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 2005;66(4):515–520. 2004;24(8):1011–1030. Incorporating motivational interviewing may increase engagement with cognitive behavior therapy for OCD and improve its effectiveness. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. J Anxiety Disord. 40. Altman D, 2002;14(4):485–496. Huppert JD, A more recent article on obsessive-compulsive disorder is available. Doubting one's memory or perception 4. Lab tests. However, because of concerns about the safety and adverse effects of tricyclic agents, SSRIs have become first-line pharmacologic treatments for OCD. Common obsessions and compulsions are included in Table 1.9, Fear of harming others, recurrent violent images, Monitoring the news for reports of violent crimes, asking for reassurance about being a good person, Fear of being contaminated or contaminating others; fear of being contaminated by germs, infections, or environmental factors; fear of being contaminated by bad or immoral persons, Recurrent worries about doing things incorrectly or incompletely, thereby negatively affecting the patient or others, Checking excessively, performing actions in a particular order, Thoughts about being immoral and eternal damnation, Asking forgiveness, praying, reassurance seeking, Fear of making inappropriate comments in public, Recurrent thoughts about being a pedophile or sexually deviant; recurrent thoughts about acting sexually inappropriate toward others, Avoiding situations that trigger the thoughts, performing mental rituals to counteract the thoughts, Recurrent thoughts of needing to do things in a balanced or exact fashion. for the American Psychiatric Association. SSRIs are an effective treatment for OCD and are recommended as first-line pharmacologic therapy. J Pediatr. Evidence-based medical and behavior therapies can reduce the severity and frequency of obsessions and compulsions, and can induce remission in some patients. Timpano KR, The Brown Longitudinal Obsessive Compulsive Study: clinical features and symptoms of the sample at intake. Clomipramine (Anafranil), a tricyclic antidepressant with a strong serotonergic effect, was historically the first-line pharmacologic treatment for OCD. Math SB, Cleaning/washing 2. 2007;68(11):1741–1750. Leckman JF. Kamath P, 10. 6. The response to psychological treatments may last longer than the response to medications.34 Periodic “booster” sessions of exposure and response prevention are recommended to lower the risk of relapse when psychological therapy is discontinued.17, If an adequate trial of SSRI or psychological therapy does not result in a satisfactory response, combined treatment is an option.35,36 If the patient prefers to continue with medical therapy alone, a trial of a different SSRI is warranted.17 If there is no response to trials of at least two SSRIs, the patient should be referred to a psychiatrist. van Oppen P, N Engl J Med. 2002;14(4):485–496. Kamath P, Prince MJ, Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association; 2013:237. Reddy YC, Zylstra RG. JILL N. FENSKE, MD, and KETTI PETERSEN, MD, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan. J Clin Psychiatry. OCD will not go away by itself, so it is important to seek treatment. 80/No. Evidence-based pharmacotherapy of obsessive-compulsive disorder. 36. Pampaloni I, Wheaton M, Altman D, Westenberg HG. Schwenk TL. Although obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is accepted as an illness with biological roots, it can't be diagnosed using a blood sample, X-ray or other medical tests. Fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine, paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of OCD. Fineberg NA, https://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder.html, http://www.caleblack.com/psy5960_files/OCI-R.pdf, http://www.ocdscales.org/index.php?page=scales, http://ericwexlermd.com/MB_PDFs/OCD/YBOCSII.pdf, https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg31/evidence/cg31-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd-and-body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd-evidence-update2, http://psychiatryonline.org/pb/assets/raw/sitewide/practice_guidelines/guidelines/ocd-watch.pdf, http://www.fda.gov/drugs/drugsafety/ucm297391.htm, A Systematic Approach to the Evaluation of a Limping Child. Due to stigma and lack of recognition, individuals with OCD often must wait many years before they receive a correct diagnosis and indicated treatment. Foa EB. Hatch, M. L., Friedman, S., & Paradis, C. M. (1996). 2014;371(7):650, with additional information from reference10. 2003;23(6):568–575. 22. Chiu WT, 30. Barbui C, Leckman JF, SSRI treatment may be indicated in patients with severe symptoms, or when there is lack of improvement with CBT alone.21. To see the full article, log in or purchase access. These may include, for example, a complete blood count (CBC), a check of your thyroid function, and screening for alcohol and drugs. Patients refrain from performing rituals until the level of anxiety dissipates. Chabane N, With absent insight/delusional beliefs: The individual is completely convinced that obsessive-compulsive disorder beliefs are true. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association; 2013:237, SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, If a person answers “yes” to any of these questions and the symptom causes distress, a diagnostic interview or patient symptom inventory should be administered, ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; OCD = obsessive-compulsive disorder, 2014;371(7):650, with additional information from reference, FDA = U.S. Food and Drug Administration; SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, Estimated retail price of one month's supply (starting dosage) based on information obtained at, The FDA recommends against citalopram dosages > 40 mg per day (or > 20 mg per day in patients older than 60 years or with hepatic impairment) because of concern for QT prolongation. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: It’s a disorder characterised by 1. But this only provides short-term relief. Koran LM. Eisen JL, 22. St John's wort versus placebo in obsessive-compulsive disorder: results from a double-blind study. Moving from PANDAS to CANS [published correction appears in. Am Fam Physician. Generic price listed first, brand price listed in parentheses. 3(August 1, 2009) et al. Contact Koran LM, Gamel NN, Diniz JB, Bystritsky A, In one longitudinal study, more than 90 percent of patients with OCD met the criteria for at least one other axis I diagnosis in their lifetime.3 The most common comorbid diagnosis is major depressive disorder, which affects two thirds of persons with OCD at some point in life.3 Panic disorder, social phobia, specific phobias, and substance abuse are also common. Simpson HB, Onset and exacerbation of obsessive-compulsive disorder in pregnancy and the postpartum period. 2006;20(8):1071–1086. 2. The lifetime prevalence of OCD is 2.3%,2 although this may be an underrepresentation because often only patients with moderate to severe symptoms seek help. There are a variety of options for treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder, including augmentation of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with an atypical antipsychotic. 2008;22(2):243–252. et al. If an adequate trial of an SSRI or psychological therapy does not result in a satisfactory response, one option is to initiate combined treatment. Treatment is indicated when OCD symptoms cause impairment in functioning or significant distress for the patient. Mol Psychiatry. Quality of life and functional impairment in obsessive-compulsive disorder. et al. 21. Eisen JL, Dell'osso B, Patients usually recognize that the thoughts are self-generated and inappropriate. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Mancebo MC, Reddy YC. There are a variety of treatment options for these patients, but the evidence for most therapies is based on small preliminary studies or expert opinion.16,21 Partial hospitalization and residential treatment facilities are options for patients with severe, treatment-resistant OCD. Young persons with ADHD may procrastinate and have problems with attention and focus; persons with OCD may appear to have ADHD because they have a need to do things “just right” or in a “complete” fashion and therefore may not complete tasks; it is important to determine whether mental rituals or obsessive thoughts interfere with focus and attention, Anxiety is characterized by worry, which often mimics obsessive thinking; anxiety usually focuses on real-life problems (e.g., finances, health, loved ones) without the irrational quality of OCD, Persons with autism spectrum disorders exhibit persistent deficits in social interactions and may engage in repetitive behaviors perceived as natural and reasonable; OCD can lead to social isolation, but social communication skills are usually preserved; persons with OCD usually view their compulsive repetitive behaviors as excessive and unreasonable, Persons with depression often ruminate, which may be mistaken for obsession; however, these ruminations are of a depressed theme (e.g., guilt due to inadequacies or negative self-assessment), Psychosis is often characterized by delusional beliefs; OCD thoughts may also be irrational (e.g., fear of contracting human immunodeficiency virus from doorknobs); however, unlike with psychosis, persons with OCD can usually recognize that their thoughts are irrational but cannot control them, In Tourette syndrome, motor or vocal tics are generally involuntary; repetitive behaviors in OCD result from a cognitive source (e.g., an obsessive desire for symmetry) and the need to perform an action until it is done “just right”. Contamination 2. Management of anxiety disorders [published correction appears in Can J Psychiatry. Psychiatr Clin North Am. To see the full article, log in or purchase access. 34. Westenberg HG. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. 2013;30(8):763–772. et al. Counting/repeating actions a certain number of times or until it "feels right" 4. Miller KE, Clinical predictors of long-term outcome in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Fisher PL, J Clin Psychiatry. For information about the SORT evidence rating system, go to https://www.aafp.org/afpsort. Are you concerned about putting things in a special order, or are you very upset by mess? Checking (eg, locks, stove, iron, safety of children) 3. Recommended first-line therapy is cognitive behavior therapy with exposure and response prevention or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. *—Estimated retail price of one month's supply (starting dosage) based on information obtained at http://www.goodrx.com (accessed August 26, 2015). 23. Koran LM, Mirtazapine for obsessive-compulsive disorder: an open trial followed by double-blind discontinuation. Huppert JD, Rasmussen SA. Objective To review the most current data regarding screening, diagnosis, and treatment options for OCD. Higher frequency of tics and other psychiatric comorbidities, Onset of compulsions often predates obsessions, Strong familial link (17 percent among first-degree relatives), Higher rates of psychiatric comorbidities, especially social phobia, May be less responsive to psychological treatment, Patients wish to have things “perfect,” “certain,” or “under control”, Results in a need to repeat certain actions until the uncomfortable feeling subsides, “Not-just-right” experiences are common in all forms of OCD, but for some patients it is the primary manifestation, 25 percent of patients with OCD lack overt compulsions, Patients are not free from rituals, which may be mental (e.g., praying, counting, reciting “good words”), Common themes of obsessions are sex, violence, religion, Historically thought to be less responsive to treatment, but does respond to medication and exposure and response prevention, Devastating form of OCD for patients to whom faith or religious affiliation is important, Obsessions focus on whether one has committed a sin, or involve blasphemous thoughts, Compulsions include prayer, reassurance-seeking from clergy, excessive confession, Many patients meet criteria for Tourette syndrome, High rate of comorbid conditions (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania, social anxiety, mood disorders), Hoarding and somatic obsessions are common, Often requires combination treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and an atypical antipsychotic. 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