Luvox

Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine, sold under brand names such as Luvox or Fevarin, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.[5] It is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD),[6] but is also used to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.[7][8] Fluvoxamine's side-effect profile is very simi...

Fluvoxamine Maleate

Fluvoxamine, sold under brand names such as Luvox or Fevarin, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.[5] It is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD),[6] but is also used to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.[7][8] Fluvoxamine's side-effect profile is very simi...

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Fluvoxamine, sold under brand names such as Luvox or Fevarin, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.[5] It is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD),[6] but is also used to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.[7][8] Fluvoxamine's side-effect profile is very simi...

Do you use luvox please let me know if it works and how long it took to work ## Hello, Theresa! How are things going with you? Luvox contains the active ingredient Fluvoxamine, it is an antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety and OCD. Like other medications in this class, it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in your body. Learn more Luvox details here. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Is there. A dose you have to reach before it works ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? Usually, there is a minimum and maximum effective dose, but they are not the same for everyone. It's going to vary from person to person. One person may do well and get great results from the lowest dose available, but someone else may require the highest. There are also people that it may not work for, at all. Learn more Luvox details here. I've responded to several of your posts about the various medications, which ones have you actually tried? Are they just not working for you? ## I have tried many Effexor Zoloft lexapro also used abilify as an add on for a short time and zyprexa for a short time added on. I was most recently on paxil and now am tapering to luvox I never here from you again can...

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Does anyone use luvox I am cross tapering from paxil to luvox please let me know if you take luvox ## Please any luvox users out there let me know your experience please ## Hi Theresa, I haven't personally used Luvox before but I can link you to a couple threads where users discuss their experiences with the medication. Discuss/restless-sleep-vivid-dreaming-fatigue-219483.htm"_blank Discuss/Comparison-of-LUVOX-CR-to-regular-Luvox-230469.htm"_blank You may want to post in both of these threads in order to get more feedback. Just be aware, everyone reacts to medication differently so even if a certain brand works wonderfully for one person and they recommend it to you, that doesn't necessarily mean it will work as great for you. I hope this helps!

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greenish-blue Capsule(small) v 2732 ## The pill in description is Chlordiazepoxide + Clidinium (5 mg - 2.5 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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How long did it take to work and how long are you on it for what are you taking it for please help ## Please respond someone ## Hi Theresa, According to an article I found by the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, patients taking Luvox (fluvoxamine) may begin to see signs of improvement in appetite, energy, and sleep, within the first 1-2 weeks of use. It goes on to state that symptoms of depression may require up to 6-8 weeks before noticing a full improvement. So from what I understand, it really depends on the severity of each case. Apparently the dose can also range anywhere from 50mg all the way up to 300mg. But only you & your doctor can effectively determine what amount is right for you. I hope this info helps!

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I am enjoying my LUVOX CR, quite seriously. There is a difference, however, between the IR and the CR version. Currently there is no IR 'Luvox' per se, but in terms of efficacy, both seem to be equal. There are benefits with the CR, and of these there are many, but it seems to, for some reason, cause the stool to be softer. It does not cause me to have diarrhea, but I am prone to having the opposite normally, so I am wondering, are other people on CR getting full blown GI upset with diarrhea? The IR for some reason does not seem to have this effect,

luvox ## The pill which you are describing is Fluvoxamine maleate (50 mg). Fluvoxamine is widely prescribed to treat major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social phobia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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Please tell me how long it took luvox to work please anyone out there take it what is your dose ## According to the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, patients taking Luvox (fluvoxamine) could begin to see signs of improvement in appetite, energy, and sleep, within the first 1-2 weeks of use. They go on to state that symptoms of depression may require up to 6-8 weeks before noticing a full improvement. So from what I understand, it really depends on how severe each condition may be. Apparently the dose can also range anywhere from 50mg all the way up to 300mg. But only you & your doctor can effectively determine what amount is right for you. I hope this helps!

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I just started Luvox following recommendation from Psychiatrist- following 2 yr Rx of Zoloft less effective re: anxiety and obsessive behavior/ persistent intrusive thoughts. As of 1st week sleep has been restless vivid dreaming. Dr. stated I may be tired throughout daytime hours, and I have been spacey. Med prescribed for bedtime. Hoping for results and shared thoughts ## Luvox contains the active ingredient Fluvoxamine, which is also an SSRI antidepressant. The side effects you've described are common for this type of medication and should start to wear off, as your body adjusts to the medication. Learn more: Does anyone have experience using this medication?

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can you take zicam and claritan ## zicam with klonopin and luvox? ## Can Zicam be safely used with rheumatoid arthritis drugs methotrexate and Enbrel? ## There are quite a few products that carry the Zicam name, so these questions actually can't be answered, without knowing the specific one that you're asking about. You can learn more Zicam details here. As you can see in the information at the link I've provided, it's actually a family of products, most of which used Zinc in them, but since they have different ingredients, more details would need to be known to see if it's safe to use with any given medication. If anyone would like to post with more details on the specific formulation, I'll gladly see what I can find for you. Are there any comments or questions?

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light yellow to tan round tablet with imprint e 27 ## This tablet contains 50mgs of Fluvoxamine, a generic for Luvox. This is an antidepressant that is commonly used to treat OCD. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. If anyone has more information, please post!

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I have a history of anxiety/depression. After 2 life changing events I fell back into this funk. Was put on Luvox and it worked fine. Then had another loss with a company rightsizing and was laid off and have since moved back into home with parents (I am 40). Without insurance started going to local psychiatrist who decided I was Bipolar. To make long story short..........wrong diagnosis. After a month and a half on Latuda which has sent me spiraling down even further into depression and hopelessness, my parents got involved and with blessing of my psychologist (who also didn't think I was Bipolar) we weaned me off of Latuda and onto 10 mg Lexapro after much research. I've been on for 2 weeks and have suffered the nausea, dizziness and loss of weight and right now after 2 1/2 mo...

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Can you just change from one to another or do you have to cross taper the med is paxil going to luvox ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? If you've been taking it for a long time, then a cross taper/titration is usually best and what most doctors will have you do to avoid any severe withdrawal and rebound effects. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Took it two months before that I took lexPro two months nothing worked what do u think ## can we switch from clorocef to klavox?

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What is a round white pill with A656 printed on it? ## That is actually an R, it looks a little odd and many mistake it for an A, because it is stylized to be a drug company logo. This pill is Fluvoxamine Maleate 100mgs, a generic for Luvox. This is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder.

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white pill inscribed APO on one side and then 5 and 0 on the other with a line scored between them (5|0), convex sides and flat edges. ## This is a Canadian tablet containing 50mgs of Fluvoxamine, the active ingredient in Luvox, it is most commonly used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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I had depression n anxiety 10yrs ago. Was given Seroxat n had very good results. Been off meds since then. Now depression n anxiety has returned (relapse). Been given Lexapro, Luvox, Prozac. No results at all! Seems resistant to anti depressants. What is happening? Do i go for only benzos to treat anxiety bcos anxiety is main problem not depression. appreciate any help. Thx. ## Hello, Ochomow! How are you? Have you ever tried just an anxiolytic, like Buspirone, if it's available there? It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, somnolence and nervousness. It's something you may want to talk to your doctor about. It may be what you need if taken with an antidepressant. ## Hope things have gotten better since you posted this. I have depression and anxiety as was adult A...

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I suffer from severe anxiety depression medical related PTSD and have tried just about every ssri and Effexor benzos don't calm my racing thoughts. I have no been put on abilify I was on 20 Mgs to start after switching directly from luvox and was on that over 2 weeks now raised to 40 of viibryd 6 days ago one doc wants to add abilify 4 Mgs the other said no any feedback so far viibryd isn't helping I took 2 Mgs awhile ago when on lexapro but neither helped me please let me know plus all the reviews on viibryd are awful ## Hello, Theresa! How are you doing? I've read and responded to quite a few of your posts and I can tell that you are suffering and in quite the dilemma. I am so very sorry about that. Have you ever considered doing an inpatient treatment for a week or so? If...

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