Which medications are appropriate for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Fluvoxamine and Clomipramine are both recognized as effective treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. This mechanism has been shown to alleviate symptoms of OCD. Clomipramine, on the other hand, is a tricyclic antidepressant that also targets serotonin levels but through a different mechanism. It is considered one of the first medications specifically approved for the treatment of OCD due to its efficacy.

The other options present various medications, but they are not primarily indicated for OCD treatment. Ritalin and Adderall are stimulants that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and are not effective for OCD symptoms. Sertraline, while it is an SSRI that can be used for OCD, is paired with Lithium in this option; Lithium is typically used for mood stabilization, not specifically for OCD. Prozac, another SSRI, could be appropriate, but Xanax is a benzodiazepine primarily used for treating anxiety and would not be used as a primary treatment for OCD. Hence, Fluvoxamine and Clomipramine are the