How should obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) comorbid with bipolar disorder be treated?

By Joseph F. Goldberg, MD (bio) Question from a Member: I have a patient who has severe OCD. In her history, she also reports discrete episodes of hypomania. She is currently very depressed. SSRIs are the first-line treatment for OCD. However, I think they are precluded in this situation. Disclaimer: Simple and Practical Medical Education…