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Im starting luvox (fluvoxamine) tonight for my ocd, anxiety so.would it be good?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Luvox (fluvoxamine): is FDA approved for use with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. For best outcome - mix medication treatment with an non-pharmacological option such as cognitive behavioral therapy.

Answered 8/31/2014

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