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Luvox is a prescription medicine that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This eMedTV article explains how Luvox affects a certain chemical in the brain, highlights potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the medication.
Some of the most common Luvox side effects include insomnia, drowsiness, and nausea. This eMedTV segment also lists some serious side effects of Luvox that you should report to your doctor, such as hallucinations and difficulty sleeping.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that there are possible Luvox sexual side effects, such as changes in sex drive, priapism, and erectile dysfunction. This page also covers some treatment options your healthcare provider may recommend.
Insomnia appears to be one of the more common side effects of Luvox. This eMedTV article examines Luvox and insomnia, explaining some of the symptoms of insomnia and highlighting some tips on how to improve your sleep habits.
Some people who take Luvox may develop a dry mouth. This eMedTV Web page explains that if you are taking Luvox and dry mouth occurs, there are some things that you can do, such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often and avoiding drinks with caffeine.
This eMedTV resource explains that Luvox is approved for use in treating adults, teenagers, and children who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. This page also outlines some off-label Luvox uses, such as treating alcoholism and depression.
This eMedTV Web page explains that the recommended starting Luvox dosage for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder is 50 mg once a day. The maximum Luvox dose is 300 mg once daily. This page also lists factors that can affect Luvox dosages.
This eMedTV page lists some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Luvox (including NSAIDs, lithium, and mexiletine) and explains how Luvox drug interactions can alter the levels of some drugs in your blood and raise your risk of side effects.
This page on the eMedTV site covers several Luvox warnings and precautions, such as an increased risk of suicidal thoughts in some people taking Luvox and the safety of taking the drug while pregnant. This page also covers who shouldn't take Luvox.
In animal studies involving Luvox and pregnancy, the drug did appear to cause harm to fetuses. This eMedTV Web page explains that a doctor may prescribe Luvox to a pregnant woman if its benefits outweigh the possible risks to her unborn child.
Luvox has been shown to pass through breast milk to nursing babies. This eMedTV page discusses Luvox and breastfeeding in more detail, explaining that the benefits of taking Luvox often outweigh the possible risks to the nursing baby.
As this eMedTV article explains, generic Luvox is manufactured by more than 10 different companies (including Watson Laboratories and Teva Pharmaceuticals). This article also lists the available strengths of generic Luvox (25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg).
It is possible to take too much Luvox. This portion of the eMedTV library describes some of the symptoms of a Luvox overdose, such as vomiting and breathing problems. This page also outlines some treatment options for a recent overdose.
This eMedTV page explains that it's hard to tell for sure if there is a link between Luvox and suicides or suicidal behavior. This page also lists signs of suicidal behavior to report to your doctor (such as aggressive, angry, or violent behavior).
It is possible to experience withdrawals from Luvox if the medication is quickly stopped. This eMedTV page lists potential Luvox withdrawal symptoms and describes the steps your doctor may take to minimize the chances of a withdrawal.
This eMedTV page covers some precautions for people who choose to drink alcohol while on Luvox. Among other things, you should talk to your doctor about alcohol and Luvox and be sure to drink only light-to-moderate amounts of alcohol while on Luvox.
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