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I have akathisia. when i only took zyprexa it was less but when i added luvox i got more akathisia. can luvox cause akathisia?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Luvox and other SSRI's have been reported to cause akathesia.

Answered 8/2/2019

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