It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Luvox before taking it.
What is Luvox
Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Luvox is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, which helps to decrease obsessive or compulsive behavior.
Important safety information:
Luvox may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Luvox with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using Luvox.
Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness while you are using Luvox; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Several weeks may pass before your symptoms improve. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or use Luvox for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Children, teenagers, and young adults who take Luvox may be at increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. Watch patients who take Luvox closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms, such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual change in mood or behavior, occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking Luvox, you will need to wait for several weeks before beginning to take certain other medicines (eg, MAOIs, nefazodone). Ask your doctor when you should start to take your new medicines after you have stopped taking Luvox.
Serotonin syndrome is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Luvox. Your risk may be greater if you take Luvox with certain other medicines (eg, "triptans," MAOIs). Symptoms may include agitation; confusion; hallucinations; coma; fever; fast or irregular heartbeat; tremor; excessive sweating; and nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Certain antidepressants, including Luvox, may increase the risk of bleeding. Sometimes, bleeding can be life-threatening. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Some people may be at risk for eye problems from Luvox. Your doctor may want you to have an eye exam to see if you are at risk for these eye problems. Call your doctor right away if you have eye pain, vision changes, or swelling or redness in or around the eye.
Luvox may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.
Caution is advised when using Luvox in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially low blood sodium levels.
Caution is advised when using Luvox in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions.
Luvox should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 8 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
Luvox may cause weight changes. CHILDREN and teenagers may need regular weight and growth checks while they take Luvox.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Luvox may cause harm to the fetus if it is taken during the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Luvox while you are pregnant. Luvox is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Luvox.
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Luvox side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; chest pain; confusion; decreased concentration; decreased coordination; decreased sexual desire or ability; exaggerated reflexes; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; memory problems; new or worsening agitation, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still; painful or unusually heavy menstrual periods; persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent headache or trouble sleeping; stiff muscles; stomach pain; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or severe mental or mood changes; unusual swelling; unusual weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Luvox medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
AAPEX Community Pharmacy, Inc.
100 mg
90
$62.40
USA
ADV-CARE PHARMACY
100 mg
30
$80.45
Canada, UK
50 mg
30
$53.89
Canada, UK
Canada Drug Center
100 mg
100
$174.00
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
50 mg
100
$131.00
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Solaris Pharma Inc
100 mg
100
$169.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Health Centre
50 mg
90
$127.65
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
Get Canadian Drugs
50 mg
100
$96.99
Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc.
100 mg
100
$115.00
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
PharmaPassport
50 mg
90
$97.74
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
BBG Fulfillment Ltd
150 mg
90 cr
$1.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
BBG Fulfillment Ltd
100 mg
100
$131.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Canadian Prescription Drugstore
100 mg
90
$66.90
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Luvox be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Luvox?
Use Luvox as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Luvox comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Luvox refilled.
Take Luvox by mouth with or without food.
Taking Luvox at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Continue to take Luvox even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Do not suddenly stop taking Luvox without checking with your doctor. Side effects may occur. They may include mental or mood changes, numbness or tingling of the skin, dizziness, confusion, headache, trouble sleeping, or unusual tiredness. You will be closely monitored when you start Luvox and whenever a change in dose is made.
If you miss a dose of Luvox, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Luvox.
Who should not take Luvox?
Some medical conditions may interact with Luvox. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you or a family member has a history of bipolar disorder, other mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse
if you have a history of seizures, stroke, high blood pressure, heart problems, liver or kidney problems, stomach or bowel bleeding, diabetes, blood or bone marrow problems, increased eye pressure or glaucoma, or metabolism problems
if you are dehydrated, have low blood sodium levels, or drink alcohol or smoke
if you will be having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
if you are taking medicine for depression or any other mental or mood problem
if you are taking a medicine that contains methylene blue
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Luvox. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anorexiants (eg, phentermine), buspirone, fenfluramine derivatives (eg, dexfenfluramine), fentanyl, linezolid, lithium, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), medicines for mental problems (eg, quetiapine), metoclopramide, nefazodone, quinidine, rasagiline, selegiline, serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (eg, sumatriptan), sibutramine, St. John's wort, trazodone, or tryptophan because severe side effects, such as a reaction that may include fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, may occur
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, including stomach bleeding, may be increased
Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels may be increased
Tramadol because the risk of seizures may be increased
Cisapride, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), or pimozide because severe heart problems, including irregular heartbeat, may occur
Cyproheptadine because it may decrease fluvoxamine's effectiveness
Alosetron, aripiprazole, benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam, diazepam), beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol, propranolol), carbamazepine, clozapine, diltiazem, methadone, mexiletine, omeprazole, phenytoin, ramelteon, risperidone, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (eg, venlafaxine), tacrine, theophylline, tizanidine, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Luvox
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Luvox may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Luvox be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Luvox be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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