- Indroducing myself, need some help, please 24th February 2007
... that I can't even read sometimes.
I am on 25 mg Luvox and 75 mg Lamictal, a little Xanax prn and Ativan ... and the OCD noise got worse.
I need to increase the Luvox , but find that it makes me feel drugged when I do...
... seaturtle, you are not alone! My wife has been on Luvox for several years as it is the only SSRI that didn ... have you been on this and when do you take it? BTW, Luvox is a great med for eliminating the symptoms you described...
... keep a journal, what a good idea.
I have been on the Luvox for about 4 months at 25 mg, increased to 37.5 about...
- changing paxil 24th February 2007
... about the different drug interactions. I know that Luvox is a common drug for OCD.
Consider the meditation...
... some point even at increasing levels of the meds. Luvox is the only SSRI my wife can take w/o S/E's and at...
- infidelity thoughts/aids 22nd February 2007
... therapy... it is hard to do but it works and I am on luvox .. I sometimes think if I look at another guy i have...
- What kind of intrusive thoughts does everyone else have? 20th February 2007
... feel that everyone is very supportive here. I am on Luvox , 150MG and Xanax when needed. I find that trying to...
- Zoloft? 19th February 2007
... I am on Luvox , but a very good friend of mine is on Zoloft and is...
... numbing effect as well. I think I might go back to Luvox but my docs says it is a dirty drug and a lot of things...
- Re: Opinion on meds 11th February 2007
... I am on Luvox , 150mg, and I could not survive without it. I tried ... for emergencies...
Side Effects that I have from luvox is - dry mouth, very thirsty, sometimes nasaues....
- Frustrated..... 7th February 2007
... he may have a job and we wont have to... I do take luvox 150 mg, and i was recently given Xanax .25 mg, but...
- obsessing over my husband finding a job 2nd February 2007
... advice to help me?
I have OCD and Depression, on Luvox and go to CBT so I am monitored well but just wanted...
- Meds for OCD 30th January 2007
... The standard is Luvox and a Benzo of some sort. However, many combos of...
- What's a good medicine to take? 18th January 2007
... meantime to provide with relief he place me on 200 mg Luvox and a controlled Xanax release which provides me with...
- Antidepressants and Pregnancy 10th January 2007
... Thanks for all the wonderful advice. I am on 150 MG of Luvox right now. I go to a Psychologist and Psychiatrist ... adjust well, ya know. I really hope I can stay on my Luvox b/c I have had great success with it... but we shall...
- Any Of You Obsess About What Causes Anxiety? 7th January 2007
... confused at times.
Pdoc suggests we switch to either Luvox or Zoloft. My research says Luvox. Few prescribe it ... seems to get favorable reviews for those who take f luvox amine.
Questions
1) Any of you obsess ONLY about ... fear of panic and or anxiety?
2) Luvox or Zoloft?
3)Any of you find success on, relatively...
... Hi there,
I have to say I am taking Luvox and it is helping me some. I just went up to 100mg...
... very sensitive and simply need low doses. 100 mgs of Luvox is considered low for OCD.
I have added Klonopin ... helpful. I have been thinking that if a low dose of Luvox agitates me I may just drop the SSRIs and use Klonopin...
- Fear of Vomitting - Emitephobia 4th January 2007
... as germophobic, emetophobic and OCD and prescribed Luvox . The meds help some, but I just cannot get the ideas ... just be normal and not have to deal with this. The Luvox makes me sooo tired. All I want to do is sleep and...
- Terrified of the ground because of dirt. 1st January 2007
... one fear.
I just started my meds again. 100mg of luvox . seems to have no side effects for me. I am also on...
- irishmom-my2babies 20th December 2006
... yourself that. I went to the doctors and he put me on Luvox . It has worked wonders for me. I have my up and down...
- Daily battles of OCD 19th December 2006
... dont want them. I get so depressed. I have been on Luvox for 3 weeks it seemed to be working but the last couple...
- WHAT IS THE BEST MEDICATION FOR PURE O? Does CBT work? 15th December 2006
... I am taking Luvox and it has done wonders for me!!!...
... for me (I had tried Prozac, Anafranil, Sinnequan and Luvox ). CBT also helped me a great deal as my obsessions...
- I just found out I am pregnant 8th December 2006
... weeks pregnant w/ my 5th child. I have been on 75mg of Luvox for almost two years now. I have been hearing mixed...
... and go from there. Even if you do have to go off of Luvox you can get back on once your child is born....
... one step away from being admitted. The day I started Luvox my life changed and I was able to actually enjoy life...
- OCD tendencies? 8th December 2006
... LOL Seems funny to say but it is the truth. I am Luvox for severe anxiety panic disorder and OCD and this ... worst and before I was a 300!!!Maybe you could mention Luvox to your dr and unless you are honest and up front...
- For Badmalibu.... 8th December 2006
... there,:)
I was wondering, when you were on the Luvox were you really tired? When I wake up in the morning...
... ever recall being very tired. As I stated before the Luvox worked very well for me to get rid of the obsessions ... withdrawl from the Anafranil, or if it was genuinely the Luvox . How's it been working for you? Oh and don't forget...
- For Irishmom.... 7th December 2006
... it is to take new meds I was so scared to take this Luvox but it is working.
I love to shop! I have ordered...
- Having a horrible day already! 5th December 2006
... family. I am just so depressed. I have been taking this Luvox for four days now and it seems to be working a little...
- Luvox meds...have you heard of it? 30th November 2006
... with Anafranil. After that the doc switched me to Luvox and I had a really bad reaction to it. I don't know ... was withdrawl from the Anafranil, or if it was the Luvox that was causing the bad side effects. Basically...
... I was on Luvox for anxiety and OCD. It worked ok but I always got...
... trying them, you might really benefit from taking Luvox . Each drug is different for each person, so let us...
... be totally honest with you Malibu I didnt take my Luvox yet. He told me to take it in the morning which I...
... I have been taking 200 mg of Luvox for 1 1/2 years. I can tell you that is does work ... on a controlled
Xanax release that I take with the Luvox at the same time. The Xanax counteracts the anxiety ... /insomnia of the Luvox . My OCD is 99% better but it took 4 months of being ... on Luvox to go from feeling horrible to feeling really good ... don't.
Relief is around the corner but know that Luvox is not a 100% panacea....
... these boards, I suffer from OCD. I was wondering about Luvox as well. I have been taking 100mg's of zoloft for ... read that a lot of people are having success with Luvox . What are the worst side effects people are having...
... I am on Luvox . I have been on it for years and I have a great reaction...
... I took Luvox for over a year and it seemed to work wonders for ... and got off of it because of side effects. Got off Luvox though because of weight gain. Went to celexa and ... lexapro when it came out. I might eventually go back to luvox though if this new drug cymbalta does not work out...
- Having a hard time 14th November 2006
... started out on Anafranil, then after 5 years switched to Luvox and had a really bad reaction. I was literally running...
- What medication???? 3rd November 2006
... see a psychiatrist and he put me on something called Luvox . It is an OCD medication, but it also works as an...
- Sooo scared, please HELP! 23rd October 2006
... totally hear you!!! But, do you go for therapy? I am on Luvox , and go for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that helps...
- has lexapro helped anyones ocd 16th October 2006
... seeing a new therapist was put on something called Luvox . I am on 300 mg (you can go all the way up to 400...
- Help for doubts 14th October 2006
... never met a person that has told me, "I'm on Zoloft, Luvox , Paxil, etc. and as soon as I started taking it, I...
- Cried For 3 Days Straight!!!! 9th October 2006
... So, I had gone off my meds, Luvox , b/c I thought my husband and I were going to get...
... Purple-
Well I'm assuming that going off the Luvox didn't help with the depression. I personally had ... a really bad reaction to the Luvox when I went on it a few years ago. I was taken off ... Anafranil and went onto Luvox and got really depressed and anxious. I'm still trying ... was withdrawl from the Anafranil, or going onto the Luvox .
Regardless, most of us suffer from depression...
- People acting on their OCD thoughts?! Omg... 2nd October 2006
... never met a person that has told me, "I'm on Zoloft, Luvox , Paxil, etc. and as soon as I started taking it, I...
- Scared of Thoughts 28th September 2006
... four days before i was released. The Dr. put me on Luvox and set me up for outpt therapy. I did all of what...
- Obsessed with AIDS - is this OCD? 14th September 2006
... record.
I started on Zoloft, and have switched to Luvox in the past couple of years.
medication can truly...
- obsessing over disease 24th August 2006
... just want to smash my head against something! I take Luvox for this but it's not helping. The worst part is that...
- How to stop analyzing? 8th August 2006
... brain that is sending you a false message. I take Luvox and it helps a lot but I am battling. Read the "Tormenting...
... I agree w/ everyone. I too used to take luvox , and It helped alot. I am off it now for about 3 months...
- Hello, I'm Eddie 30th July 2006
... hitting them, ie: punching, slapping.
I'm taking Luvox and Anafranil and they seem to be of no effect so...
- medication 25th July 2006
... tried numerous therapists for treatment. He tried Luvox and had a terrible reaction. That was about 5 yrs...
- Can new med for anxiety make OCD worse at first? 23rd July 2006
... through a very bad time. So did I when I started taking Luvox . I felt irritated, annoyed, and just wanted time ... better but not great.
I could never tell if the Luvox was working because you can't feel it....I too had ... emotional breakdowns and panic attacks even after being on Luvox for
6 weeks. It was very embarrassing for me and...
- New Here Obsessed about Mental Health 16th July 2006
... will start to feel soooo much better. Read up on Luvox and maybe that could help you....
- UPPED CELEXA and OCD Worst? Can't Sleep anyone else 15th July 2006
... when you take your Celexa. I am taking 200 mgof Luvox and it puts out the insomnia like foam on a fire! ... Did your doctor say why he chose Celexa v Luvox for your OCD? If I were you I would schedule an appointmen...
- well i am back... problems again.. please tell me i am not nuts 15th July 2006
... Did you ask your dr why he prescribed Zoloft? Luvox has worked
miracles for me. Ill be interest to see...
... it as the dose wears off..
he actually gave me Luvox about a year ago but i never started taking it because...
- Who can diagnose you? 12th July 2006
... in effectively treating OCD. They are Anafranil, Luvox , Prozac and Zoloft. I have tried all of them except...
- Is this ocd? 1st July 2006
... don't I get extremely anxious. I take a drug called Luvox for this and it really helps. I also have extreme...
- Skin peeling 11th June 2006
... would consider just SSRI first at low to med dose. Try luvox and see what happens...
- OCD, phobias, and zoloft 10th June 2006
... things b/c we feel we NEED to do it.
What about Luvox . She originally wanted to put me on that but I did...
... scare me so much.
My therapist wanted to put me on Luvox and my primary doc said Zoloft. I already have that...
... Hi again. I was on Luvox for awhile too and didn't notice any bad side effects...
... honestly, your much better of trying luvox before zoloft. Luvox is alot cleaner drug with less overall side effects ... zoloft or paxil or anafranil as last resort drugs.
Luvox is the gold standard drug for most people and seems ... to work well for alot of people. Too bad luvox did not work well for me but I found prozac to work...
- How this is happening - Extremly Paranormal! 9th June 2006
... You do not have scziophrenia but OCD. I would get on Luvox for awhile maybe 6 months and see if that helps this...
- OCD .. is this true? 1st June 2006
... all the time.
You may find that low dosages of luvox or prozac will greatly help you in this matter.
...
- OCD and pregnancy 19th May 2006
... a question. Have any of you ladies with ocd taken luvox during the pregnancy to control symptoms? I am fairly ... severely OCD and have been on Luvox for over 8 years now. I am almost 6 weeks pregnant...
... days ago. I doubt it had anything to do with the luvox though. I was all the way down to 50 mg. Anyhow...
- pure-O 8th May 2006
... have pure-O as well. I just switched from celexa to luvox to try something new. I am also doing CBT but it's...
- almost engaged relationship ocd. especially advice from married/engaged people 3rd May 2006
... for about three years now. i too have had success on luvox having been on celexa and lexapro, this one is the...
- new and scared to death. 28th April 2006
... have pure-O as well. I just switched from celexa to luvox to try something new. I am also doing CBT but it...
- luvox for obsession? 16th April 2006
... m new, so pardon my mistakes.
I've been taking Luvox for about a year now. I am about 70% improved. I...
... behavioural therapy is newmama ? I have just started Luvox a couple of weeks ago. Was on remeron before that...
- Need Help Please!!!! 13th April 2006
... taken off of a drug that made him all drugged up. ( luvox ) They now want to put him on Lamotrigine. Has anyone...
- Moving Forward... 13th April 2006
... ruining my life and a month ago, after being prescribed Luvox and it finally starting to do its thing I was feeling...
- My OCD is almost gone--here is my update 2nd April 2006
... at bedtime(counteracts the insomnia side effects of Luvox ). That combo has changed my life and life is great...
... Wow - congrats! How does the Luvox work? Is it an SSRI? I just started Celexa and I...
... a different one...I wonder why he hasn't mentioned Luvox for OCD?? When he switched me to Lamictal about two...
... controlled release of xanax ? I have just started Luvox about 9 days ago and was also taking diazepam for ... careful mixing the valium, diazepams and xanax etc with Luvox . I have still been taking my diazepam ( I have no ... concerned now that I have increased up to 100 mg of Luvox as of last night. Do they interact in anyway ? Is...
... happy that you have had such great success with the Luvox and decrease in your OCD symptoms. There are very ... that was totally crippling and disabling. I went of Luvox which worked well for me and I believe it really helped...
... there and I cant stop it but its much better with Luvox and Xanax.
Haleysmum: I am here at work and I can ... med bottles in front of me --i am taking 200mg of Luvox at bedtime and a controlled release of Xanax at bedtime ... months. The controlled release of Xanax makes the Luvox is my opinion more effective. But everyone is different ... has you on those meds but you may want to mention Luvox when you next see him or her. I hope your OCD is ... difference between the two is but your shrink may know. Luvox is an SSRI and came to market in europe in 1983. ... clinical trials have ever been done from my research on Luvox that proves it treats OCD better than any other SSRI ... but that being said if I was to do a commercial for Luvox I would do it in a hearbeat:)!
Best,
D...
... Hi D,
You mentioned you were taking 200 mgs of Luvox at bedtime. I was just wondering if you have tried ... It sound like you have been benefiting from the Luvox , just wondered if you would benefit even more at 300mgs...
... left are hard to overcome and I dont know if more Luvox would stop that. I hae read that I ahve asigned too...
... I did increased my dosage from
200 to 300 mg of luvox . The difference has been slight but some days my...
... ever.
I have reduce my meds from 300 to 200 mg of Luvox and one controlled Xanax tab at night. My wife says...
... trick on you.
I am doing great with the help of Luvox and Controlled Xanax release
that I take at night...
- Zoloft or Luvox?? which is best to treat OCD? 26th March 2006
... i was wondering that too as i was just put on Luvox ......
- intrusive violent thoughts really ruining my days :( 27th February 2006
... a time and see how you respond. I have heard that F luvox amine (Luvox) helps with your intrusive thoughts. I...
... a time and see how you respond. I have heard that F luvox amine (Luvox) helps with your intrusive thoughts. I...
- Lexapro 25th February 2006
... My doctor is switching me from 175mg of Luvox to 10mg of Lexapro. Luvox was affective for my obessive...
- Getting off Effexor 22nd February 2006
... Well, I just made a thread about starting Luvox , but I would also like to know if anyone has experience ... I am on 75 mg of effexor, and am switching to 50mg Luvox . My Dr. wants me to take effexor one day, and Luvox...
... definitely take much longer than a week. I have taken luvox before, and it takes time to feel the positive effects ... . It seems to take longer with luvox , then many of the other ssri's to take effect. I ... , myself, had terrible withdrawl from going off luvox . And, also terrible side effects when starting it...
... now and so far so good. The first day I took the Luvox instead of the effexor I did have some flu like syptoms ... I cut off the effexor completely and only take the Luvox . I wonder if it is because I am on a pretty low dose...
- Luvox 21st February 2006
... Hi, I've been taking Luvox for about a month. Started at 50 mgs. at night and ... all - I still need my Lunesta. I tried taking the Luvox in the a.m., but that really made me tired all day ... next day. That's the only drawback.
Otherwise, Luvox has been GREAT for me so far. Good luck - let me...
- Well, I guess maybe I could benefit from being here... 18th February 2006
... see if they are safe. The doc wanted to put me on Luvox but it wasn't safe and I am not ready to stop feeding...
- Does nauesea on meds subside 17th February 2006
... Yes, I meant Luvox. Woops. Any more comments on Luvox and side effects, greatly appreciated......
- Luvox Takers - what time of day? 13th February 2006
... I take luvox in morning, it causes the most horrendous insomnia...
- Help With Luvox! I was Prescribed Luvox and quit it after 2 days due to side effects 12th February 2006
...
... down from 193lb to 185lb on a 6'2 frame on 2 days of luvox . Mostly Water / Muscle loss, causing me enormous anxiety...
... not.
So i should slash the dose to half of it, 50mg luvox is starting dose, i should break it in 2? make it...
... look Thin, or too fat, that causes me major anxiety. Luvox making me thin didnt help the case, made me feel like...
... Should i switch to Prozac? Or another SSRI? maybe luvox is crap?
I have OCD / Depression / Social Anxiety...
... Also Luvox makes me NERVOUS/ANXIOUS , skyrocketting OCD to new...
... I've been on Luvox for about a week. Just increased to 50 mg per night ... but have take Lunesta so I sleep. I may try taking Luvox in the a.m. to see if that helps.
I did feel weird ... already - Im just waiting for my body to get used to the Luvox . I have heard so many good things about Luvox but...
... Is luvox giving you Weight Loss? I'm eating like crazy to prevent ... urination that is unsual.
So far only benefits from luvox is increased libido, and sex drive. Where it was dead ... morning.
I know someone who said he lost 33lb on luvox in 1 month and also had diahearah 29 times in 1 single ... move to a weight gaining SSRI like paxil. I was told luvox made u gain weight, but it didnt.
I weight 192lb...
... Is luvox the cleanest SSRI?
Is luvox effective on depression and OCD as well? or only OCD ... .
Does the Weight Loss from Luvox (massive urination). stop???...
... original meds I was on and almost that long to start the Luvox . I started off at 50 mg a night ( been on them now ... is probably causing the diaereah etc more than the Luvox itself. Worry and anxiety can also cause all of the...
...
- First Night with Luvox 8th February 2006
... to OCtober. Give luvox alot longer chance. It will increase sleep that I ... guarantee.
Luvox is the most clean OCD DRUG in terms of side effects ... the OCD range of 100-300 mg. a day.
Dont give up luvox due to a slow start. it works...
... mgs on Saturday.
Can I take a Lunesta with the Luvox tonight? I need some sleep. Thanks....
... To October... if your taking the luvox at nite and its keeping you up all night long after ... I would be too if I did not sleep.
Stick to the luvox alot longer....
... Lunesta also.
Last night I increased my dose of Luvox up to 50 mg. I think I may try to take it in the...
... Oh - and the Luvox is really seeming to help my obsessive thoughts and...
- My ocd!!! 4th February 2006
... doses of SSRI's . Try 20 mg of prozac or 50-100 mg of luvox can help you alot. I would avoid the higher doses...
- repetitive sounds 31st January 2006
... if this helps the problem. I would start out with Luvox or Prozac.
For Behavoral therapy, the next time...
- Luvox for Obsessive Thoughts 25th January 2006
... the behavior therapy, stick with it:)
As far as Luvox , hmmm, I'm a Lexapro guy, never taken Luvox, but I...
... I am taking Luvox and it has helped my symptoms TREMENDOUSLY! Please ... about what to expect in the beginning when taking Luvox . I started out on 100mg of Luvox and just recently ... 4 months ago. It sucked but you will get better. Luvox does work.
Ask your psych for xanax when you feel ... anxiety and me me feel better. you will know that Luvox is working when the urge to do the compulsion dissappears...
... to him and I won't give up. I'm nervous about the Luvox , but I need to have an open mind. I don't have a ... to the dr. next Wednesday and will be starting the Luvox then. Currently, I am enjoying Ambien and finally...
... Luvox is a good OCD drug. and tends to work well on most ... people. Too bad it did not work for me.
Luvox is a clean drug and is much more popular in Europe...
... a good day. I see my dr. in 2 days and will start Luvox . I hope it works. It's kinda ruining my life. Today...
... am interested to hear of others experience taking Luvox . I have been on it now for 8 days, taking 50 mg a ... so we ( my shrink and I ) decided to change to the Luvox . I went up to 100 mg last night and woke up with a ... am really hoping to get a positive response to the Luvox . I had started to come good on the remeron, but then ... tried to ween me off of them so I could start the Luvox ( a few weeks back ) and my anxiety came back as bad ... So I am now down to 15 mg of remeron and 100 mg of Luvox and then eventually will take me completely off of ... again pretty bad. Hopefully it wont take long for the luvox to kick in :) Does anyone know when that should happen ... couple of weeks. I too was terrified to start the luvox . It took my doc a month to get me to take the remeron ... and almost that long to change me to the luvox . Another of my anxieties is taking medication and...
- Effexor for OCD 21st January 2006
... an extra 37.5 every other day. I was also taking Luvox . I have found, that with me, the effexor is twice...
- Rate your OCD meds here: 18th January 2006
... doing. So I will go fist.
I am taking 100mg of Luvox and most (85%) of the time my OCD is about a 1-2. ... most of you. There are no sexual side effects to Luvox as my libidio has not all been affected...so that...
... I just take klonopin 1.0 for anxiety. I was on luvox 200 mg for 7 years with some improvement. The best...
... is on klonopin is that working better for you than Luvox ?
Its good to hear that both of you are doing...
... think Anafranil has a better than 60% success rate and Luvox is just under that at 50%. All of the other fall below...
... It is a good thing that there are others to try. Luvox has a good success rate. Have you tried it?
Also...
- One bad thought cancelled another one 15th January 2006
... are getting help.
I am still taking 100mg of Luvox at night and it took my OCD from a 10 to a 1 and some ... good food
5)Talk to your shrink about other SRRIs ( Luvox is my miracle drug)
6)Ask for your shrink about getting...
- My OCD! What med? 14th January 2006
... I am on Luvox and I have wondered about other SSRI's. Most days...
- Need advice re. Therapist 7th January 2006
... your therapy. What meds are you taking? I am taking Luvox and take a xanax when I feel a bad spell is going...
- My "Issues" 4th January 2006
... book. I feel nuts (almond here)
I have been on Luvox for over a year now and it really seems to be helping...
- ocd about thinking 30th December 2005
... i thank god stopped..i was on clinical trials for luvox which was ok..i have bad depression now and take serequil...
- My OCD is has improved here is how 14th December 2005
... September. I soon saw psychiatrist and he put me on Luvox . The effects of the Luvox were not immediate but...
