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whats luvox (fluvoxamine) used for?

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Luvox (fluvoxamine): Luvox is a ssri antidepressant and is in the same class as prozac, zoloft, paxil, (paroxetine) Celexa and lexapro. It can be prescribed for depression and anxiety, but tends to be prescribed as first line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is a type of anxiety disorder.

Question 2

what is fluvoxamine (luvox) used for?

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Luvox (fluvoxamine): Can work for some cases of depression, but is mostly indicated for obsessive compulsive disorder which is a type of chronic anxiety.

Question 3

whats the difference between luxox and luvox (fluvoxamine) cr as both have half lives of about 15 hours?    (both generic)

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'cr' is sustained: Luxox is immediate release after taking, while luxox cr is sustained release to extend throughout the day.  Additionally, there may be a lower 'maximum' concentration of the drug in the blood after taking the luxox cr, and this may help reduce side effects.  The main goal of the luxox cr is to maintain a more consistent level of the drug in the body throughout the day.

Question 4

can 3mg of melatonin be used safely with 200 mg of luvox?

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Drug interaction: is possible.  " Combining these medications may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of melatonin" per Drugs.Cpm Drug interaction checker..  REF:  https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1548-0,1128-9754

Question 5

can melatonin be used at bedtime when using luvox (fluvoxamine)?

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OK to use: If you are taking it help you sleep you may want to discuss the insomnia with your Physician. My recommendation would sound sleep hygiene rather then considering a pill for every symptom.

Question 6

can luvox cr be taken in the morning?

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Most people take: it at bedime.   It can cause  somnolence in 22% of people.  However, it may cause insomnia in 21%. If it causes insomnia for your, taking in am might be beneficial. For more info see Drug.Com.

Question 7

is luvox a weight neutral medication?

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Luvox: is fairly weight neutral. Per Drugs.COM it may cause anorexia, weight gain or weight loss in 1 to 10%. I hear about more problems with weight loss than with weight gain.

Question 8

can luvox (fluvoxamine) cr even do anything?

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Yes: Luvox (fluvoxamine) cr is an antidepressant which also has specific indications to help people with ocd.  It can decrease anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions in these people.  Dose may need adjustment.  It is not helpful for all, though, and your doctor will be working with you to determine effectiveness in your specific case.

Question 9

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

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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 10

what is experience like with luvox (fluvoxamine)?

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Luvox (fluvoxamine): At therapeutic dosages & after 4-6 weeks of use, it is quite effective in alleviating symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder & helps with sleep and anxiety.

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