Luvox CR
(fluvoxamine)
Treats obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Our bottom line
Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) is a first choice treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, but it can lower your sex drive.
- Price before coupon$316.40
- Lowest price with coupon$81.0774% savings
- Drug class: Neuro/psych
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fluvoxamine)
Upsides
- Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) is a first choice for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Both the immediate release and extended release versions of Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) are available as generic.
- Unlike other similar medicines, Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) doesn't cause weight gain.
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Download Fact SheetDownsides
- Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) can cause nausea, sleep problems, and headache.
- For children with obsessive-compulsive disorder, only the immediate release version of Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) has been shown to work.
What to expect from fluvoxamine, on one page
Download Fact SheetLuvox CR (fluvoxamine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This increases serotonin in the brain which can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Drug class: Neuro/psych
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fluvoxamine)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) for Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Nausea
- Sleep problems
- Headache
- Sleepiness or drowsiness
- Bleeding problems
- Weakness
Side effect rates for Luvox CR (fluvoxamine)
- Trouble sleeping35%35%20%20%
- Nausea34%34%13%13%
- Headache32%32%31%31%
- Sleepiness27%27%11%11%
- Weakness26%26%8%8%
- Diarrhea18%18%8%8%
- Changes in appetite13%13%5%5%
- Dizziness12%12%10%10%
- Pain10%10%8%8%
- Dry mouth10%10%9%9%
- Abnormal ejaculation10%10%
- Indigestion8%8%5%5%
- Sweating7%7%1%1%
- Vomiting6%6%2%2%
- Decreased sexual desire6%6%2%2%
- Anxiety6%6%2%2%
- Tremor6%6%
- Sore throat6%6%1%1%
- Accidental injury5%5%3%3%
- Muscle pain5%5%2%2%
- Difficulty with orgasm5%5%
- Constipation4%4%1%1%
- Bruising4%4%2%2%
- Changes in thoughts3%3%1%1%
- Apathy3%3%
- Laryngitis3%3%
- Excessive menstrual bleeding3%3%
- Viral infection2%2%1%1%
- High blood pressure2%2%1%1%
- Tooth problems2%2%1%1%
- Swelling of the gums2%2%
- Weight loss2%2%1%1%
- Agitation2%2%1%1%
- Excessive anxiety2%2%1%1%
- Twitching2%2%
- Excess yawning2%2%
- Nosebleeds2%2%
- Acne2%2%
- Changes in taste2%2%1%1%
- Lazy eye2%2%1%1%
- Abnormal sexual function2%2%1%1%
- Increased urination2%2%1%1%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of fluvoxamine.
People taking fluvoxamine felt side effect more
People taking fluvoxamine felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Luvox CR (fluvoxamine)
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- › People under age 24
Taking Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) can make you more likely to harm yourself or commit suicide, especially if you are younger and during the first few weeks of taking the medicine. If you or your child feel like they want to hurt themselves while taking Luvox CR (fluvoxamine), call the doctor right away.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Common concerns from people taking Luvox CR (fluvoxamine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Unlike other similar medicines, Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) doesn't cause weight gain.