Posted by Janelle on December 9, 2003, at 20:34:09
In reply to Luvox, posted by Girl1969 on December 9, 2003, at 13:15:26
You sound very much like me! I posted recently asking for any recent experience with Luvox and got some interesting responses but not a whole lot of specifics.
Like you, I am also bipolar and I also tend to obsess and ruminate. I also have generalized anxiety disorder, and it can wreack havoc in my life. So I understand totally where you're coming from.
I did try Luvox awhile back and found it on the sedating side, so I took it at night. However, I had to stop it because I was taking another SSRI (EffexorXR) and got serotonin syndrome. My pdoc at the time and I decided it was more important for me to remain on the EffexorXr for depression than Luvox for just bits and pieces of OCD.
By the way, I also take Celexa (50 mg) and Lamictal (200 mg)
Please let me/us know what transpired during your visit with your pdoc - did he/she start you on Luvox? If so, what dose, and what dose does your pdoc want you to reach?
Good luck 2 U
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