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Posted by Janice on December 4, 1999, at 21:20:28
I just started on Luvox. I know it is an SSRI but I have never seen anyone writing about it on this board - does this mean it works so good for everyone who takes it, you're no longer depressed? Somehow I doubt it.
I've tried both Paxil and Effexor that both worked for a month or two, then promptly stopped working. I'm not really expecting much from this AD.
One thing that is different this time, as opposed to the times I took Effexor and paxil, is that I am also taking Dexedrine.
So my questions are;
What kind of an AD is Luvox?
Would taking a stimulant increase the chances of an SSRI working for me?Thanks once again for all your great knowledge and help, Janice.
Posted by saint james on December 5, 1999, at 1:18:15
In reply to Luvox?, posted by Janice on December 4, 1999, at 21:20:28
> Would taking a stimulant increase the chances of an SSRI working for me?
>James here....
Yes, this is generally true with all AD's + stims.
j
Posted by Cindy on December 5, 1999, at 11:54:14
In reply to Re: Luvox?, posted by saint james on December 5, 1999, at 1:18:15
> > Would taking a stimulant increase the chances of an SSRI working for me?
> >
>
> James here....
>
> Yes, this is generally true with all AD's + stims.
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> jJanice, Luvox is an SSRI antiobsessional antidepressant. Having tried it, I found it be helpful in decreasing obsessions and compulsions (I have OCD). When I took it, the side effects were minimal except for dry mouth and inability to reach orgasm (although this seemed dose-related, that is, wasn't too bad at a lower dose). Hope this helps.--Cindy
Posted by Zeke on December 6, 1999, at 9:59:06
In reply to Re: Luvox?, posted by Cindy on December 5, 1999, at 11:54:14
I've been taking Dexedrine and Luvox for several years.
Luvox (fluvoxamine) is indeed an SSRI. In the US it is only licensed for OCD, but is used widely in Europe as an antidepressant. (Supposedly, it predates Prozac in Europe.) I think the US licensing issue has something to do not seeing it mentioned here more. (Likewise the Eric Harris connection, which is more 'Prozac Rage' type nonsense. Gee, Harris drank water, maybe we should blame that.)
Amphetamine should potentiate the effects of Luvox. Yet that seems to vary by individual.
I agree with Cindy about the antiorgasmic effect of Luvox -- only clomipramine seemed worse to me. And she's right that it is dose related. Because of this I've started taking pindilol with a smaller dose of Luvox. I know there's some effect but its hard to describe because its so gradual. I'd say in some ways, it buffers you from the emotional 'descents' you otherwise experience.
Posted by Janice on December 6, 1999, at 12:51:23
In reply to Re: Luvox?, posted by Zeke on December 6, 1999, at 9:59:06
medication? I've been taking 300 mg for 12 days, and I started feeling better 2 days ago. I'm also taking less Dexedrine for the past few days; I 'forget' to take my afternoon Dexedrine, which I have never done before (I believe it's because I'm feeling better).
As for my sex drive, it doesn't exist so is not a problem at the moment. Desipramine did wonders for my sex drive in the past.
Do you know if a tricycle AD would help my ADHD and depressioin more than an SSRI. Before Dexedrine, I had the best results with Desipramine.
Thanks again for all your help. Janice.
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