LUVOX Reviews (FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (319 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 5  ocd At first I had no side effects but later acquired bed wetting and drowsiness. I told my psychiatrist and he gave me medicine to stop the side effects he gave me medicine which stopped it i am now off the side effect medicine and doing great.(still taking luvox) i am extremely afraid of germs, to the point that i would wash my hands raw and bloody, and that is not the worst of it. now if you met me you would have no idea i have ocd. i got it through the tradegy of my grandpa dying when i was seven and i take 150 mlg a day. :) <3 F 13 6 years
2/26/2007
 3  obsessive thoughts, anxiety panic attacks, tremors, slight headache, paranoia, nausea, slight loss of sex drive & difficulty obtaining erection switching to luvox from celexa, which made me hyper. sex drive improved when switching to luvox, and anxiety decreased. other side effects have been slowly fading. overall, i think luvox is making a difference in obsessive thoughts and depression. the first few days were rough, but each day is getting better M 32 10 days
2/25/2007
 5  OCD some short term memory loss. some cotton mouth effects. drowsiness. but i take it a night- so that's good. luvox helped a lot with my OCD. I still have a few ticks and obsessive thoughts but Luvox made it MUCH more manageable. F 20 9 years
1/22/2007
 4  Depression/Anxiety hyperactive, loss of sexual drive and ability to achieve orgasm at the beginning, jaw clenching and teeth grinding, knee and muscle tension, involuntary leg spasms (not threatening-usually when trying to fall asleep), loss of appetite, weight loss, insomnia at times, drowsiness Luvox has helped alleviate my tormenting thoughts and obsessive ideas. I feel a lot better since taking the drug. Even though some of the side effects are disruptive, the benefits of the drug far outweigh them. 20 5 months
1/15/2007
 4  Depression/Anxiety Jittery, extremely happy at times, Insomnia, loss of appetite, leg muscle pains, knee tension I gained my life back thanks to Luvox. It has been a big blessing in my life F 19 6 months
1/15/2007
 5  OCD Lowered libido and ability to reach orgasm, constipation, weight gain Have had undiagnosed OCD since early childhood. Within 2 weeks I could wake up at night and not start the irrational worrying cycle. Had about 85% decreased obsessions. Same with compultions. Was running out once and within 2-3 days noticed worries coming back. Had taken other meds, this is definitely the best for OCD, once you come to terms with having it. You don't have to worry all the time, eventually it will wear you down. F 32 1 years
1/9/2007
 4  Anxiety, Depression, OCD Dry mouth, tremors, loss of sleep, and jittery mood went away within first few weeks... loss of appetite, occasional nausea and frequent headaches are still happening. I seem to bruise easier and my skin is sensitive to things like tiger balm. I have more energy throughout the day but will have occaisional bouts of drowsiness from the dosage. I was taking it at night, but I find it works best for me if I take it during lunch every day. I was suffering from a hang-over-like morning side-effect until I changed my dosage time. I'm currently on 100mg daily. I did not realize this was going to help me with my anxiety as much as it has! Luvox has been amazing for my depression and my obsessive thoughts that heighten my anxiety. The turn around in my life has been all for the better and I can take things as they come a lot easier now. When I first got on Luvox I told myself i'd just be on it for a year, but it works so well with my lifestyle and my mood I think i'll stay on it. The headaches are the only downer, but they can be cleared up with some advil/tylenol. F 26 5.5 months
1/9/2007
 5  anxiety, ocd At first, dryness of mouth and sleepiness. Seemed to go away after a few weeks. My anxiety was always accompanied by constant plaguing irrational thoughts. Luvox was the only SSRI that seemed to deal with both the anxiety attacks and pretty much entirely remove the obsessive thoughts that fed the anxiety. It has been an incredible blessing. M 8 years
1/6/2007
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 4  OCD/Scrupulosity The first few days I felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin, but that subsided. I have slight hand tremors, not quite as mentally sharp (but may be due to a scrupulosity induced breakdown -much better now), not as "regular," take at night b/c it makes me sleepy, occassional intense night sweats, VERY VERY vivid intense dreams -at first very frightening, animals attacking, etc., eventually created entire cities in my dreams that I drive, walk, & run through nearly every night (no joke). Dreams were very exhausting, but got used to over the years (benefits were worth it, believe it or not). Joints became painful under pressure in last few years (I'm only 26) & when I googled I found out arthritis can be a rare side effect. That may lead me to stop taking it now. Also felt weird "mini-second delay" at times when I missed a dose & also cried a lot during a week when I ran out. Considering the crisis I was in when I started it, though, I barely noti I have taken Anafranil, Buspar, Clonopin, and Prozac in the past. I felt the best on Luvox (fluvoxamine). But 1 1/2 years of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and also reading a lot on my own later, was KEY!!! Don't medicate and not get treatment! The meds are a tool, but therapy is necessary esp. if you ever want/need to go off the meds. F 26 6 years
12/29/2006
 2  obsessive compulsive disorder did not help resolve ocd issues;made me physically incapable of crying;when I stopped taking it I was lightheaded and overly emotional for a week it worked well for my mother but not for me F 27 2 months
12/12/2006
 5  OCD FORTY POUND WEIGHT GAIN. NOT FUN. With exercie I lost it in about a year and a half...but the kids at my middle school made it the longest year of my life. Before Luvox I tried Paxil (no effect) and Zoloft (worked at first but lost effectiveness soon after). I am on a fairly high dose of Luvox (250-300 mg), but it has made me virtually symptom free. No one ever knows that I have OCD unless I tell them. I've tried cutting down the dosage before, but my symptoms return very quickly, so I know I still have OCD. I couldn't ask for much more though, Luvox gave me my life back...but I am worried about having to go off it one day to have kids. F 21 9 years
11/20/2006
 5  OCD diminished sexual desire(good thing), I do seem to eat alot but I am hitting the gym often so I dont see weight gain I have become much better but I just found out I had OCD, professionally. When I look back, it controlled many aspects of my life. I am very hopeful that it remains as is... I seem to take alot... 300mgs. I am 6'5'' and 225?? Please send me an email with your thoughts... M 41 5 months
11/17/2006
 1  anxiety, depression severe depressio, panic attack, anxiety, decreased appetite, no libido, inability to achieve orgasm this drug did not work well for me F 21 3 days
11/3/2006
 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
 3  OCD, depression, and anxiety Seems like it put a dent in some of my anxious/obsessive thinking..too soon to tell (2 wks.)After just 2 days on a minimal dosage my ability to and quality of orgasm was GREATLY diminished.I'll just stop taking it if that continues but they say to give it at least a month(as with most antidepressants) before you get an accurate concept of its efficacy and after the intial side effects wear off. The problem w/ all of these drugs is that everyone's systems are so unique that even the Drs.don't know how you'll react..trial and error until you find the right match- which may be mixing different meds.Don't give up.Most everyone eventually finds the right meds that turn their lives around.After a month if you're not sure it's working then it's probably not.Try another.Worst case senario you realize it really had helped after all and you can go back on it.I've wasted yrs. on pointless meds. thinking that I'm just doomed to be depressed.Neurontin helped for anxiety.Am going to try adding Tegretol to Luvox soon.So far Luvox has stopped my OCD. F 32 14 days
9/20/2006
 4  Anxiety and Nightmares Loss of appetite and excessive happy moods at times that are hard to control. F 21 4 months
9/14/2006
 5  OCD Slight sleepiness, but may also be due to sleep apnea. Have always been tired. Will get problems if Igo down a dose by a large amount or miss a dose. Problem is like my brain stops functioning for a microsecond. Goes okay if I reduce the dosage by 25mg at a time for a week. This has helped me overcome my problems with OCD. Before luvox I had tried other antianxiety drugs and they did not help long term. I have tried to cut back below 100mg and within a month my OCD comes back. Very pleased with it and no sexual side effects ;-) M 41 8 years
9/8/2006
 4  ocd/gad lower sex drive, irritable bowel syndrome, lightheadedness or mental "fogginess" Luvox helps tremendously with my ocd, but not as much for the generalized anxiety and social anxiety. It also helps me sleep, which is great since insomnia used to be a problem for me. I tried to go off Luvox once -- be warned, it is VERY addictive and tough to get off of, even if you wean yourself off slowly. Six months later I went back on because the OCD and insomnia continued to be bothersome. I'm not sure if I will ever go off this drug - why live with OCD if you don't have to? F 30 8 years
8/13/2006
 3  Chronic depression / panic attacks constant panic attacks during the first week, headache, dizziness, restlessness, myalgia, a variety of bizarre physical sensations, inability to concentrate, drowsiness, sharp pains in head I've been on Luvox for about three months or so at 150 mg and it's helped to get me through the day without too much trouble... when I hit a low, though, they actually seem worse. Also, if I'm even a few hours behind on taking my pill, I'll get very strange sensations (including tongue numbness, a feeling of someone poking me in the eyes from the *inside*, a hand squeezing my brain and so on). No disorgasmia so far (thank goodness). F 20 3 months
7/6/2006
 2  Body Dysmorphic Disorder insomnia, teeth grinding, jaw clenching, restless leg syndrome. F 22 3 months
5/11/2006

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