Luvox Withdrawal Help, Tapering and Alternatives. Addiction specialist answers your tough questions.

In this Q&A Video with Founder of the Alternative to Meds Center, Lyle Murphy, answers the tough questions about this drug and why it's currently off the market.
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Why was luvox taken off the market?
01:17 - I am tapering off Luvox to Cymbalta given the state of things. Am I doing the right thing?
02:47 - Is it intended that people with OCD should use Luvox forever?
04:15 - Is Luvox the same as Prozac?
05:53 - How long do luvox side effects last?
07:26 - Why would it be recommended to not take luvox in the morning? when are you supposed to take luvox?
08:12 - Why avoid caffeine with luvox?
08:45 - What is therapeutic dose of luvox?
08:58 - What is the difference between luvox and luvox cr?
09:51 - Should I taper off 25mg of luvox or is this a low dose?
11:04 - Is Prozac or Luvox more effective for anxiety and OCD? I know Luvox is for OCD but I have both anxiety and OCD?
12:50 - Is amitriptyline safe to take with Luvox?
14:03 - What's better for OCD, Anafranil or Luvox CR?
16:34 - ATMC
Luvox (fluvoxamine) and Prozac (fluoxetine) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants used to treat depression or obsessive-compulsive disorders. Luvox is also used to treat social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Side effects of Luvox and Prozac that are similar include changes in appetite, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, sore throat, anxiety, sleep problems (insomnia or unusual dreams), decreased sex drive, and difficulty having an orgasm. Side effects of Luvox that are different from Prozac include diarrhea, gas, weakness, yawning, increased sweating, skin rash, heavy menstrual periods, muscle pain, and abnormal ejaculation. Both Luvox and Prozac may interact with alcohol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing (sleeping pills, narcotics, muscle relaxers, sedatives, or medicines for anxiety, depression, or seizures), St. John's wort, L-tryptophan, blood thinners, migraine headache medications, or medicines to treat psychiatric disorders.
WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LUVOX?
Common side effects of Luvox include:
loss of appetite,
nausea,
diarrhea,
gas,
dry mouth,
sore throat,
dizziness,
drowsiness,
weakness,
yawning,
anxiety,
sleep problems (insomnia or unusual dreams),
increased sweating,
skin rash,
heavy menstrual periods,
muscle pain,
decreased sex drive,
abnormal ejaculation, or
trouble having an orgasm.
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[@rafaelamador9821]

Thank you Charlotte I think the biggest problem in my opinion the insomnia is the worst thing I just don’t know how to deal with it

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Luvox is making me anxious. It's going to be though to taper this devil off.

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

What are some natural supplements to help treat anxiety?

[@Charlotte333]

I want to help in any way I can. Let me know if I can help.

[@rheannak3934]

Can you please see my question below ?

[@rafaelamador9821]

Yea man I’ve been withdrawing from alcohol and Xanax I have horrible insomnia and anxiety I lost my job and I had to move to my parents home my life has been switched around this was one of the first places I called and they told me it’s 65k I felt heart broken what do broke people do when they need help ?

[@AlternativetoMedsCenter]

Rafael please give us a call and we can try to assist you. 1-800-301-3753

[@rheannak3934]

Dr Murphy, I’ve been tapering Luvox for almost a year now because it was causing lethargy. Been on it for a few years during a long benzo taper. I want to switch to a longer acting ad because this taper is causing me to suffer greatly but all drs and pharmacists say that with this medicine you have to taper all the way out and have a complete two week wash out so I cross tapering. How can that be. Drs poly drug all the time and now when I want to so I can get completely off with less suffering they won’t. I’m only on 22.5 mg doing a long liquid taper at this point wasting my life withdrawing. Please reply.

[@AlternativetoMedsCenter]

Thank You For Watching Our Video, We Can Better Assist You On Our Hotline [phone]

[@rebel5634]

How do you do liquid taper? It's not dissolving in water...

[@sheilawhite8759]

Luvox increases the effects of caffeine by 10 times.