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Overall Rating
7.25
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Rating:
7.25
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Side Effects
8.00
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Pricing
7.67
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Average Price: $3.66
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Recommended By
100% of reviewers
(of 4 reviews)
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Luvox®
Generic Name: Fluvoxamine floo-VOX-a-meen
Drug Class: Antidepressant, SSRI | | Contents | Description | This medicine is used to treat depression or anxiety. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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| | General Information | | This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page
| | Proper use of this medicine | This medicine should be taken about the same time every day, morning or evening and can be taken with or without food. This medicine may take up to 4 weeks to reach full effect, but you may see symptoms of depression improving in as little as 1-2 weeks.
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| | Missed Dose | Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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| | Storage | Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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| | Possible Side Effects | - dry mouth
- tremor or muscle spasms
- nervousness
- trouble sleeping
- headache, drowsiness
- nausea
- drowsiness
- insomnia
- headache
- increased sweating
- dizziness, lightheadedness
- changes in sexual function
- Unreported side effects are possible, talk to your healthcare provider if any other symptoms occur.
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| | Warnings/Precautions | - This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
- Smoking cigarettes can decrease the effectiveness of this medicine.
- If you are planning to have surgery, let your doctor know.
- Do NOT take this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)] in the last two weeks.
- This medicine can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in some children and teens. Parents of children taking antidepressants should watch for signs of worsening depression or unusual changes in behavior.
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| | Overdose | Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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| | Drug Interactions | - If you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- St. John’s Wort should be avoided while taking this medicine due to the additive effects of serotonin.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
- blood thinners (Coumadin)
- Do not take this medicine with thioridizine, or within 5 weeks of taking this medicine.
- Caution should be exercised when taking this medicine certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, or azithromycin.
- If you are taking medications for migraines such as Imitrex, talk to your doctor before starting this medicine.
- This medicine should not be taken with MAO inhibitors. If you think you are taking an MAO inhibitor talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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| | Pregnancy/Nursing | If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine while pregnant. Because this medicine is excreted in the breast milk, nursing mothers should not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
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| | More Information | Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially children/teenages) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or suicidal thoughts/attempts. Therefore, it is very important to talk with a doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication, even if the treatment is not for a mental condition. Tell your doctor immediatley if you notice worsening depression, unusual behavior changes, (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or other mental/mood changes. Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed.
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| Copyright 2006 PharmClips, Inc. All rights reserved. www.pharmclips.com | This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.
Last reviewed:
On 8 Aug 2006
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
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AngelwithOCD
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Registered: July 2006
Posts: 40
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Review Date: Wed August 9, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.66| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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Does not cause drowsiness, seems to help with compulsive behaviors
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Although it is kind of expensive, it is a great drug for treating OCD in my opinion. I have not had any side effects, and while it did not "cure" my compulsions, it helped to reduce them.
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eskielover
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Registered: October 2004
Posts: 2435
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Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 3
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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dizziness, migraine pain, lack of appetite, increased depression
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This medication was tried for a short period of time. I was dealing with nausea & weight loss prior to this med, & when I started using it, the feelings continued. Added to the continued nausea & weight loss was the increased migraine pain & dizziness. My depression feelings also seemed to be increasing once the med was started. Since previous dizziness indicated decreased blood pressure, this med seemed to be repeating previous problems & my pdoc agreed that I should stop taking it.
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Review Date: Wed June 20, 2007
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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works well less depression and anxiety
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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insomnia
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I suffered from anxiety and these pills really relieved the anxiety and helped it not get out of control
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drummergrl
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Registered: July 2007
Posts: 224
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Review Date: Fri July 6, 2007
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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great drug for depression..........
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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none that I've seen so far..........
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I have been taking Luvox for about a year now and the results are amazing. I feel like a new person now with the right combination of therapies. I spent the better part of my life searching for answers that never seem to come about myself. Now I think I understand. I am in control, not the disease. As long as I am taking my meds. I am in full control and feel better than I have in three centuries!! Hooray for the marvels of modern medicines.
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