selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which is a type of antidepressant.
Obsessive-compulsive thoughts and actions: Experts also recommended SSRIs as the front-line treatment for obseesive-compulsive behaviors.Other Huntington's symptoms, such as anxiety, depression and insomnia, also should be treated according to generally accepted guidelines. Experts encourage people with Huntington's to keep all their medical appointments and not to get discouraged if it takes their health care team some time to find the best drugs and the most effective doses.