The drug or drug class of choice for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents is:

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SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are the first-line pharmacological treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents. Tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines have more potential for side effects and are not recommended as first-line treatments. Lithium has not been studied extensively in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and is not typically used as a first-line medication for this condition.

The Drug or Drug Class of Choice for Treating Obsessive-Compulsive