Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder that remains under investigation as to its actual neurophysiology. What tricyclic antidepressant is now approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat OCD?
A) Clomipramine
B) Imipramine
C) Nortriptyline
D) Amitriptyline
A
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Clomipramine is now also approved for use in the treatment of OCD. Imipramine, nortriptyline, and amitriptyline are not approved for use in treating OCD.
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