Question 1

what is the definition or description of: luvox (fluvoxamine) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Luvox: Luvox (fluvoxamine maleate) is used for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Allergic reactions could include swelling of tongue, throat, lips, mouth, face,  hives or difficulty breathing.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: fluvoxamine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Side Effect?: Often side/adverse effects of medications are called "allergies" which is the term used for negative reactions to proteins.  Fluvoxamine/Luvox is not a protein but can cause side effects like sedation, weight gain, delayed sexual climax, decreased emotion or motivation along with beneficial effects. It would help to know what the  negative "allergic" reaction(s) is/are?

Question 3

are there any drug interactions with luvox (fluvoxamine) and spironolactone?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Possible, may not be common. Luvox (fluvoxamine) occasionally can cause low sodium levels in the blood, and spirono-lactone can make low sodium worse.  Symptoms of low sodium can be mild like nausea, but can include lethargy, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness or unsteadiness. If you have these symptoms you should have a blood test for electrolytes.

Question 4

what is the best drug to help with daily racing thoughts. my psychiatrist has me on  luvox, but it seems like it stops working. yes, i have called him and he just wants to keep upping the dose. i just would prefer a more effective drug.

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric drug:  Medication choice can depend on why you have racing thoughts. Is this due to mania, hypomania, anxiety or panic attacks?

Question 5

why is the drug luvox(fluvoxamine) banned in usa?

Accepted Answer

It isnt: Luvox (fluvoxamine) is not fda approved as an antidepressant in the us because it would be too costly for the drug companies to do the studies to get this apprivoal.  Luvox (fluvoxamine) is approved for social anxiety and OCD and is also generic so there is also no financial gain to do any more studies.

Question 6

is it safe to take luvox with zyprexa? i read luvox can increase the levels of zyprexa and other drugs?

Accepted Answer

Correct: Yes Luvox can increase serum levels of Zyprexa.  The interaction occurs in the liver.

Question 7

going under anesthesia for colonoscopy. currently take 100mg fluvoxamine (luvox) any concerns with possibl drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

: In this instance I would want clearance from the anesthesiologist as there is always a concern for the very dangerous serotonin syndrome when SSSR's like luvox interact with other medications. Your pharmacist can also shed light on this matter.

Question 8

is luvox (fluvoxamine) really the last choice ssri for depression/ocd because of its many drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

No: It's one of many drugs ; combos.

Question 9

im struggling every day w/ocd.my psychiatrist no help[rx 50mg luvox].talk therapy never helps.i am isolated.i do not want to go to hospital-they are very uncaring&push drugs.i don't know how to convince myself its my mind and not real.any advice?

Accepted Answer

OCD: Luvox may or may not be the right drug choice for you. Additionally, there are many types of therapy. If you haven't had cognitive behavioral therapy - that can be very effective.

Question 10

what is the half life of luvox? im taking 50 mg. does the concentration of luvox build up over time? its working a tiny bit but i still have ocd.

Accepted Answer

OCD:  If you wanted to know at which time it has it maximum concentration it's around 5 hours.With this type of medication, you are going to start feeling the effects of it in around 2 weeks to a month, it takes some time for your organism to "understand" how to work with that medication. If around that time you don't feel any change, you should go with your doctor so they can adjust your treatment

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What is the definition or description of: luvox (fluvoxamine) allergy?

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What is the definition or description of: fluvoxamine allergy?

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Are there any drug interactions with luvox (fluvoxamine) and spironolactone?

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What is the best drug to help with daily racing thoughts. my psychiatrist has me on luvox, but it seems like it stops working. yes, i have called him and he just wants to keep upping the dose. i just would prefer a more effective drug.

A member asked:

Why is the drug luvox(fluvoxamine) banned in usa?

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Is it safe to take luvox with zyprexa? i read luvox can increase the levels of zyprexa and other drugs?

A member asked:

Going under anesthesia for colonoscopy. currently take 100mg fluvoxamine (luvox) any concerns with possibl drug interactions?

A member asked:

Is luvox (fluvoxamine) really the last choice ssri for depression/ocd because of its many drug interactions?

A member asked:

Im struggling every day w/ocd.my psychiatrist no help[rx 50mg luvox].talk therapy never helps.i am isolated.i do not want to go to hospital-they are very uncaring&push drugs.i don't know how to convince myself its my mind and not real.any advice?

A member asked:

What is the half life of luvox? im taking 50 mg. does the concentration of luvox build up over time? its working a tiny bit but i still have ocd.

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