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A member asked:

Up to 250 mg of luvox for 3 weeks back down to 200 a week ago..how long will it take for the medicine plasma concentration to go back down to 200?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Would be by now: as it usually takes about 5 half-lives of a drug to reach a desired blood level, however other variables may intervene, but why is the question, the target can be symptom control not blood level, confer with your doctor, wish you well

Answered 6/16/2018

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