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Posted by crazyjoe on June 9, 2011, at 23:04:17
in what way does luvox differ from lexapro and why is it seldom prescribed?
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 9, 2011, at 23:42:49
In reply to luvox, posted by crazyjoe on June 9, 2011, at 23:04:17
Luvox has more drug interactions, and it was never heavily advertised in the english speaking world, where as Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro etc were.
So partly its due to the drug interactions, and partly out of doctors being more exposed to advertising for the other drugs.
In Europe Luvox was more heavily used, though there it has also become less used because the newer SSRI's have better interation profiles
Posted by floatingbridge on June 10, 2011, at 1:33:42
In reply to Re: luvox, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 9, 2011, at 23:42:49
I'm off to read Wikipedia. With my addled brain. It hits a receptor that others do not. Damned if I remember which.
Do you take it crazyjoe?
Wish me luck.
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Posted by viper1431 on June 10, 2011, at 2:13:03
In reply to luvox, posted by crazyjoe on June 9, 2011, at 23:04:17
Whwn i first started seeing doctors about 12 years ago it was often prescribed.. i also noticed every second doctor had a notpad or pends with luvox branded stuff on them... so i think as someone else said it's a matter of it not being advertised to the doctors as much anymore.
> in what way does luvox differ from lexapro and why is it seldom prescribed?
Posted by floatingbridge on June 10, 2011, at 3:38:36
In reply to Re: luvox » crazyjoe, posted by viper1431 on June 10, 2011, at 2:13:03
According to Wiki it is remarkable in that it is an agonist if the siigma 1 receptor. It will take a different brain to unpack the significance of that action.
It is prescribed for gad, ocd, and ptsd and social phobia.
Luvox fell from favor (according to wiki) after the Columbine shootings. One of
the kids was on it.It also somehow interferes with the functon of diazaepam. Maybe it
competes? (Wild guess.)Dosage varies depending on condition treated and age.
50mg is a starting dose. 100 mg is often used either in two doses or all at once
nightly. If I recall, therapeutic dose can go as high as 300mg.fb
Posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2011, at 11:11:39
In reply to luvox, a sigma 1 agonist, posted by floatingbridge on June 10, 2011, at 3:38:36
Yes that's correct. What it does is increases the effects of all the benzos but ativan. My brain is hooked on 50mg of it has been for 5years before that 25mg. But if increase it now I up there and can't get down. At one time took 250mg and absolutely no side effects. I think got the lymes test back and was sick and couldn't take high doses of any ad was on 2.5 paxil & 7.5mg of luvox and benzos at time. So I don't know what to do. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on June 10, 2011, at 12:30:57
In reply to Re: luvox, a sigma 1 agonist » floatingbridge, posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2011, at 11:11:39
thanx everyone it seems like the drug drug interaction could be a big reason i also take tegretol which also lowers many meds--so maybe cymbalta is worth a try
Posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2011, at 12:47:02
In reply to Re: luvox, a sigma 1 agonist, posted by crazyjoe on June 10, 2011, at 12:30:57
Are you currently taking luvox? If so at what dose? Let me know if and how you get off it I can't no matter what my body likes it. Have had no problems with interractions as my dose is so low. No anxiety with it and even going up by 50mg a day first time on it not one side effect was so strange? Kept waiting for a side effects didn't exist. Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on June 10, 2011, at 15:15:42
In reply to Re: luvox, a sigma 1 agonist » floatingbridge, posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2011, at 11:11:39
> Yes that's correct. What it does is increases the effects of all the benzos but ativan.
Actually Wiki singled out diazepam. That's Valium, right? That Luvox interferes with.
>My brain is hooked on 50mg of it has been for 5years before that 25mg. But if increase it now I up there and can't get down. At one time took 250mg and absolutely no side effects.
Imo, 250 was too great a jump for you. You are very med semsitive. Plus they took all your benzos away if I recall. Not good.
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I think got the lymes test back and was sick and couldn't take high doses of any
ad was on 2.5 paxil & 7.5mg of luvox and
benzos at time. So I don't know what to do. PhillipaGood luck, sweetie. So a trial luvox increase to 100mg is a no-go?
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Posted by desolationrower on June 11, 2011, at 17:27:19
In reply to luvox, a sigma 1 agonist, posted by floatingbridge on June 10, 2011, at 3:38:36
> According to Wiki it is remarkable in that it is an agonist if the siigma 1 receptor. It will take a different brain to unpack the significance of that action.
>
> It is prescribed for gad, ocd, and ptsd and social phobia.
>
> Luvox fell from favor (according to wiki) after the Columbine shootings. One of
> the kids was on it.
>
> It also somehow interferes with the functon of diazaepam. Maybe it
> competes? (Wild guess.)
>
> Dosage varies depending on condition treated and age.
>
> 50mg is a starting dose. 100 mg is often used either in two doses or all at once
> nightly. If I recall, therapeutic dose can go as high as 300mg.
>
> fb
>it might be an agonist or antagonist. I looked for the primary source for that recently, and couldn't find anything (don't have uni access easily right now though)
-d/r
Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2011, at 21:26:40
In reply to Re: luvox, a sigma 1 agonist, posted by floatingbridge on June 10, 2011, at 15:15:42
FB no didn't take benzos away just switched to ativan. I felt great absolutely no side effects. I functioned normally. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on June 11, 2011, at 23:49:50
In reply to Re: luvox, a sigma 1 agonist, posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2011, at 21:26:40
phillipa have you or anyone ever tried the new luvox cr i understand their is a problem with insurance coverage of it
Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2011, at 23:53:38
In reply to Re: luvox, a sigma 1 agonist, posted by crazyjoe on June 11, 2011, at 23:49:50
No I haven't tried it what kind of problem with insurance coverage do you know? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on June 12, 2011, at 1:43:08
In reply to Re: luvox, a sigma 1 agonist, posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2011, at 21:26:40
> FB no didn't take benzos away just switched to ativan. I felt great absolutely no side effects. I functioned normally. Phillipa
Hi Phillipa, I think I'm confusing different incidents. I am think of the time you were unable to sleep. I realize I don't know where that event fits in with the luvox increase to 250. Still a big jump!
Hope you're closer to an answer or treatment direction for yourself.
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