OCD Medication Management Schedule and Guidelines

Important Information About Your OCD Medications

Daily Medication Schedule

Morning (with breakfast)

• SSRIs (if prescribed):
  • Fluoxetine (Prozac®): ___ mg
  • Sertraline (Zoloft®): ___ mg
  • Other: ________________

Evening (2-3 hours before bedtime)

• Other medications (if prescribed):
  • Clomipramine (Anafranil®): ___ mg
  • Other: ________________

Key Guidelines

Do:

• Take medications at the same time each day
• Take with food unless otherwise instructed
• Keep track of side effects in a diary
• Allow 4-6 weeks for full effectiveness
• Contact your healthcare provider if you experience concerning side effects

Don't:

• Stop medications abruptly
• Adjust dosage without consulting your provider
• Take with grapefruit juice (may interact with some medications)
• Skip doses or double up on missed doses

Side Effects to Monitor

1. Common (usually temporary):

   • Nausea
   • Headache
   • Sleep changes
   • Mild anxiety

2. Report to provider immediately:

   • Severe agitation
   • Suicidal thoughts
   • Unusual bleeding
   • Severe allergic reactions

Follow-up Schedule

• Week 1-2: Weekly check-in
• Week 3-8: Biweekly check-in
• After 8 weeks: Monthly or as directed

Emergency Contacts

• Psychiatrist: _________________
• Crisis Hotline: ______________
• Pharmacy: __________________