Lucy is considering taking an antidepressant that increases levels of serotonin and improves brain function for symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. She could expect that:
A) this medication wouldn't be very effective.
B) this medication would lead to immediate and long-lasting relief of symptoms.
C) this medication would lead to short-term relief, but relapse would occur if she stopped taking it.
D) adding cognitive therapies would help relieve symptoms in the short term but not in the long term.

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Antidepressants that increase serotonin levels can provide relief for symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but this relief is often dependent on continued use of the medication. Stopping the medication can lead to a relapse of symptoms.

Lucy Is Considering Taking an Antidepressant That Increases Levels of Serotonin