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klh90
New Member
Registered: January 2019
Location: Central Arkansas
Posts: 6
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Fri January 25, 2019
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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The best SSRI for my social anxiety, very fast onset of effects I started feeling this drug within 2 days of starting it
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Lots of side effects, and has serious interactions with caffiene (and other drugs)
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I took this drug for my rather profound social anxiety, and it was the BEST drug (barring the benzodiazepines or alcohol) I've taken. The side effects were moderately annoying (sweating, stomachache, insomnia, food/drug interactions) but the efficacy of this drug made them worth it. I'd recommend anyone taking this drug to look up all the drug interactions, because there are some pretty important ones, including caffeine, that doctors aren't always familiar with (no one, not the pharmacist, my psychiatrist, family doc, no one) told me that a few cups of coffee would keep me jittery for 2 days, and I kept on getting prescribed things that would have major interactions, that I had to catch (like cyclobenzaprine, and then diazepam for muscle spasm....both have major interactions)
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5150DirtDiva
Member
Registered: April 2017
Location: Milky Way
Posts: 317
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Mon May 15, 2017
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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none
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Tired and weight gain
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Caused increase in appetite and made me tired, I gained a lot of weight.
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Erik456
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Registered: May 2015
Location: LA
Posts: 79
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Wed May 20, 2015
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0
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it works
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none
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I usually order approved pills by americantrustpills (seriously, this place sucks) free of danger. Sad to say I use to take plenty of it so low price is vital for me.
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gubernova
Member
Registered: August 2014
Location: South Texas
Posts: 116
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Sun August 17, 2014
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 9
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Only drug out there specifically for OCD
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Not a really effective anti-depressant
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This SSRI is the only one that targets OCD specifically and has helped me tremendously with my pure OCD, mainly just ruminations. It has gone out of style because it's quite old. I take the CR form and at night because it makes me quite sleepy. I usually take this with another antidepressant because it's not very effective at lifting my moods. The dosing schedule will vary greatly from person to person and a high dose is needed to combat OCD.
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awaken7
New Member
Registered: September 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 3
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Mon September 3, 2012
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 7
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helps paranoia
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dry mouth, decreased libido
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Luvox has decreased my obsessive/paranoid thinking. It's definitely not gone, but I believe it less and care about it less. It works better than any other med I've tried for this purpose. It's not perfect though; my sex drive is basically gone which contributed to the breakup of my last relationship.
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tk76
Newly Joined
Registered: September 2009
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Wed January 27, 2010
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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nothing
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doesn't work
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tried it for 4 months, increased up to 200mg. Worsened my depression, had suicidal ideation at higher dose and manic symptoms at lower doses. Slightly reduced my panic attacks but couldnt deal with worsening depression. Came off it and feel better.
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bronkas
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2009
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Wed May 6, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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ive been on these for about 3 months and seem to be working very well. i would stay away from alcohol with these because they can create a whole new world of pain. but when you look at it if you suffer depression the last thing you need is another depression drug in body which alcohol is.
as said there are many on the market so if your friend has any problems see the doc.
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Is4110
New Member
Registered: May 2008
Location: SW Arkansas
Posts: 5
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Fri July 18, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Eliminated obsessions, ended headaches, freed from depressive symptoms.
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Drowsiness, constant yawning, sexual dysfunction.
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This drug saved my life in 1995. After 1 year of extreme depressive symptoms, obsessions, and unwanted thoughts, Luvox changed my life forever. It helped me recognize my obsessive symptoms and deal with the "after-thought" by ending the "punch" in the chest that usually followed my mind's continual unwanted thoughts. After 3 1/2 years, talk therapy, and learning new coping skills, I weaned off of the drug gradually, with my doctor's approval. I'm happy to say that I went 7 years without it and did very well, but due to some devastating incidents in my life, I went back on meds in late 2006. (Prozac, low dose 20mg) with no extreme side affects.
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drummergrl
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Registered: July 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 218
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Fri July 6, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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great drug for depression..........
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none that I've seen so far..........
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I have been taking Luvox for about a year now and the results are amazing. I feel like a new person now with the right combination of therapies. I spent the better part of my life searching for answers that never seem to come about myself. Now I think I understand. I am in control, not the disease. As long as I am taking my meds. I am in full control and feel better than I have in three centuries!! Hooray for the marvels of modern medicines.
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Anonymous
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Wed June 20, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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works well less depression and anxiety
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insomnia
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I suffered from anxiety and these pills really relieved the anxiety and helped it not get out of control
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eskielover
Legendary Wise Elder
Registered: October 2004
Location: Kentucky, USA
Posts: 24752
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Thu September 14, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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dizziness, migraine pain, lack of appetite, increased depression
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This medication was tried for a short period of time. I was dealing with nausea & weight loss prior to this med, & when I started using it, the feelings continued. Added to the continued nausea & weight loss was the increased migraine pain & dizziness. My depression feelings also seemed to be increasing once the med was started. Since previous dizziness indicated decreased blood pressure, this med seemed to be repeating previous problems & my pdoc agreed that I should stop taking it.
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AngelwithOCD
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Registered: July 2006
Location: Alabama, USA
Posts: 37
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Thu August 10, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.66| Rating: 6
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Does not cause drowsiness, seems to help with compulsive behaviors
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Although it is kind of expensive, it is a great drug for treating OCD in my opinion. I have not had any side effects, and while it did not "cure" my compulsions, it helped to reduce them.
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