LUVOX Reviews (FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE)Average Rating: 3.2 (319 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LUVOX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LUVOX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | OCD | Slept away entire morning | M | 71 | 1 months 50 MG | 4/10/2013 | 1 | anxiety panic, ocd | terrible drug caused insomnia, tinnitus,sleep disorder,no energy | throw away........ | M | 61 | 3 months 100mg 1X day | 2/23/2010 | 1 | Depression, repetitive thoughts | Severe constipation | This drug made me feel calm and confident almost immediately, even at a very low dose. The visual world was extra vivid. It alleviated my depression. But I had to stop taking it due to constipation so complete it would have put me in the hospital sooner or later.. | F | 61 | 7 days 25 mg | 5/16/2020 | 5 | Depression | Every known drug was tried to treat my depression. The next step was shock treatment. This drug took a while to work but it did and has for 12 years. I have tried to go off of it just to see if I need it. It's a horrible withdrawal. | F | 59 | 12 years 100mg 1X day | 11/21/2012 | 5 | depression from chronic pain | diminished libido | This drug has been miraculous for me, as I have a great life now. Because things are going so well, I've thought about stopping Luvox. On the other hand, I am afraid to for fear of a major relapse. Before this drug, I was taking Amitriptyline and had gained much weight. I've lost all that and do not eat compulsively like before. My attitude is mostly positive and I don't let pain dictate my life. Hopeless thinking went from pervasive to almost non-existent. Quite frankly, I am grateful to this drug even though I am generally | F | 59 | 10 years | 5/2/2005 | 4 | OCD | Difficult to reach climax during intercourse. | Appears to work for my OCD. | M | 59 | 3 years 50 1X day | 4/2/2012 | 3 | Depression | Constipation. | I don't take Luvox constantly. I take it when depression hits me. The last month I was severely depressed and wishing I would just die in my sleep. I started Luvox (generic) a week ago and the improvement was immediate. Constipation is a concern, since I have constipation problems to begin with. But I'm alive and not considering suicide. I laughed at something on TV last night. It made me realize I hadn't laughed at anything in quite a while. I can see the end of the tunnel. | M | 59 | 8 years 50mg 1X day | 9/25/2010 | 2 | depression ocd | i feel like i am speeded up palps up high anxiety feel like i cant slow my body down | i dont know about this is i have a heart problem and it bothers me also runs stomach problems also i feel a funny feeling in my arms and legs like they are about ready to take off and fly away. | M | 59 | 6 days 50mg 2X day | 8/11/2012 | 5 | OCD | 3 weeks to kick in ..noticable improvmemt...just be patient. I missed no work with this drug..It may seem like the end of the world but I am convinced God had a hand in my treatment | M | 58 | 340 days | 10/5/2009 | 4 | Obsessive thinking, GAD, depression | Initially some nausea and headaches, but tolerable. Went away after a week. | Where all other AD's failed, Luvox managed to stop the obsessive thinking dead in it's tracks within a few days and lifted the depression. For anxiety it lags a bit behind and I had hoped for more, but you can't have it all I guess... I can't tolerate a higher dose than 50mg because upping to 100 made me -still after a month- feel suicidal. Not a miracle drug but it definitely made me feel better. The good news is that it doesn't mess with sexual function at all. I tried to quit recently, but after two weeks I felt just as bad as when I started. So now I'm back on it again for a week and I already feel the benefits. | M | 58 | 6 months 50mg 1X day | 2/11/2013 | 4 | OCD, anxiety, anger outbursts | Luvox got rid of my 12 year old daughter's nightmares (worse on Zoloft), and much of her anger. Her OCD of 3 years is mostly gone - as in she no longer organizes her shoes by maker name, and her room is a mess. Her anger outbursts which used to last 3 to 4 hours are now measured in moments. She is also on Abilify for mood regulation. She is more tired now - about 3 hours after taking Luvox, she is tired enough to go to bed. But if she takes it after about 7 PM she is still tired at school the next day. So we need to figure out a balance there. She also goes to therapy for her anger issues, as do I. Keep at it - it often takes time to get the right med, or mix. | F | 57 | 3 months 75 mg 1X day | 4/15/2010 | 4 | OCD, PTSD | Excessive sweating | The sweating is sometimes bothersome; however, Fluvoxamine does work for me! I take this in conjunction with Ritalin LA | M | 57 | 16 years 150 mg 1X day | 10/29/2011 | 4 | OCD,anxiety,depression | Dry mouth. I can feel it wearing off at about the 22 hour, so the CR version may level that out. | I take the generic fluvoxamine. This medication has calmed me down and cleared my head. Some memory difficulties. I take this with Anafranil to get rid off harmful thoughts...combination works well. | M | 57 | 4 months 100 MG 1X day | 2/28/2014 | 1 | anxiety | Personality disappeared, things I once enjoyed became annoying, like music and even the sound of the television. Went from normal feeling to being a Zombie! Frightening loss of sense of reality, self, hightended anxiety, and lack of coordination. I knew someone else starting at the same time I was...we both quit!! Scary, too strong stuff. Luvox cr takes about 3 to 4 days to clear out of the system once discontinued. I truley was afraid I would never be "me" again. Thank God, it passed, though slowly. | I went for help for anxiety disorder with mild, occasional depression and was sent by a psychiatrist, via Luvox cr, on a nightmare "trip" of personality disintigration, fear, loss of interest in all the things that once gave me comfort and shelter...like being able to THINK. It's a mind-bomb, and a nightmare. Watch out!! | F | 56 | 5 days | 8/12/2008 | 5 | OCD, Anxiety | The primary drawback I have experienced is reduced libido and difficulty with orgasm. It is definitely something to take into account if you need more than 100 - 125 mg per day. However, maintaining a high level of physical activity (weightlifting and walking for me) seemed to offset the side effects significantly. | The side effects worsen with dosage increases. Fortunately it actually does what it says it does. For me at least, it eliminated all anxiety issues and reduced compulsive thought patterns by at least 75%. Even under significant stress I can still get through really bad days w/o anxiety attacks and minimal compulsive thought patterns. | M | 55 | 15 years 150 mg 1X day | 3/7/2013 | 4 | Anxiety | feeling much better, more relaxed however sexal problems with erctile and orgasm issues. | M | 55 | 3 days | 5/30/2009 | 3 | OCD & Generalized Anxiety | Heightened anxiety | Wondering how long I'll feel like sh!t before it starts working. | M | 55 | 7 days 50 1X day | 12/9/2022 | 3 | Major depression, ocd, anxiety, pts | Initially weeks of sleeplessness. That passed. But now significant weight gain of 19 pounds. | F | 55 | 4 months 300 mg dai | 9/12/2016 | 1 | ocd | Naseau, headache, dizzy, insomnia | This drug evidently works well for some people but was a terrible experience for me. | F | 55 | 5 days | 12/29/2007 | 1 | OCD | severe horrific nightmares, uneasiness, in danger type of feeling, unexplained anxiety and paranoia...took myself off of it immediately | this was prescribed early on after diagnosis of extreme OCD, also tried Paxil, Wellbutrin & Lexapro (never any at the same time)..Lexapro was tolerated well by my system, however it takes 80 Mgs a day to maintain a balanced relaxed state of mind | M | 55 | 7 days | 10/24/2006 |
LUVOX (FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE): Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease persistent/unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. FDA Approval Date: 1994-12-05 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)