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Took luvox100mg for 7yrs, but developed ibs 18mths ago, so stopped luvox in may. ibs ceased within days. starting zoloft (sertraline). is it likely to do the same?
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Maybe not.: Hope he does well. Different meds even in the same family can have different side effects. Let me know.
Answered 3/29/2015
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It may: Both Zoloft & Luvox can cause GI side effects. Zoloft can cause diarrhea in up to 20%, nausea in up to 26% & abdominal pain & constipation in 1 to 10%. Luvox may cause diarrhea in up to 18%, nausea in up to 40% & abdominal pain in 1 to 10%.
Answered 11/16/2018
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