Question

Drug of choice in obsessive compulsive neurosis is

• A. Clomipramine
• B. Haloperidol
• C. Clonazepam
• D. Carbamazepine

Hint:

Think of the tricyclic antidepressant known for its strong serotonergic effect.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question tests recall of the one drug most strongly linked with OCD treatment in exam settings.

1. Clomipramine: correct. Its powerful serotonin reuptake blockade made it the original standard treatment for OCD, and it is still the textbook answer.
2. Haloperidol: wrong. This is an antipsychotic for psychotic illness, not an anti-obsessional agent.
3. Clonazepam: wrong. It can settle associated anxiety but has no direct effect on obsessions or compulsions.
4. Carbamazepine: wrong. It is used for seizures and mood stabilisation, unrelated to OCD's serotonergic pathway.

Correct answer: Clomipramine