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Posted by Dave1 on March 28, 2002, at 9:51:32
Is Luvox used for anything other than OCD?
Is it also used for depression or anxiety?Thanks,
Dave
Posted by OldSchool on March 28, 2002, at 11:44:33
In reply to Luvox, posted by Dave1 on March 28, 2002, at 9:51:32
> Is Luvox used for anything other than OCD?
> Is it also used for depression or anxiety?
>
> Thanks,
>
> DaveYes and yes. Luvox for OCD is PURE marketing. In Europe, Luvox is used as a first line drug for depression. Also, I read that Solvay is trying to get Luvox FDA approved for depression.
Silly little bureaucratic rules and regulations that gets in the way of getting work done.
Old School
Posted by Dave1 on March 28, 2002, at 14:04:41
In reply to Re: Luvox, posted by OldSchool on March 28, 2002, at 11:44:33
I think your right about marketing. In the PDR book, it only talks about OCD and nothing else.
This was surprising because I know it is an SSRI.I have used LUVOX before to help my compulsive gambling, although I don't think I have OCD.
I wonder if you can have a compulsive gambling problem; have your gambling respond to an OCD drug; and yet not have OCD?
What do you think?
Dave
Posted by OldSchool on March 28, 2002, at 21:33:20
In reply to Re: Luvox, posted by Dave1 on March 28, 2002, at 14:04:41
> I think your right about marketing. In the PDR book, it only talks about OCD and nothing else.
> This was surprising because I know it is an SSRI.
>It is PURE marketing dude. Nothing else. Luvox is a fine antidepressant...one of the very best actually.
> I have used LUVOX before to help my compulsive gambling, although I don't think I have OCD.
Um...compulsive gambling is an OCD like behavior though, might not be formal OCD but its in that category of things.
>
> I wonder if you can have a compulsive gambling problem; have your gambling respond to an OCD drug; and yet not have OCD?Definitely. Gambling is a compulsion and compulsions are a part of OCD. Ive read about Luvox being used for all sorts of compulsive activities. Gambling, playing video games compulsively, people who are obsessed with weight training and getting bigger and bigger...its all compulsive behavior treatable by Luvox.
Old School
Posted by sjb on March 30, 2002, at 17:59:03
In reply to Luvox, posted by Dave1 on March 28, 2002, at 9:51:32
I've been on Luvox for almost a month and as so, far like it very much. I've tried over 20 different meds and so far this is the best, although I am cautiously optimistic as I, too, get the poop-out effect. Overall, this has been the best month for me in, jeez, in over a year. I have much less insomnia and constipation on this drug than some of the other ADs I've tried.
I asked for it 'cause of compulsive overeating. We pick our poison, I guess, or it picks us. I've noticed that when I do crash or overeat, I rebound better than I did before. When I found my overeating and depressive episodes creeping up again, I asked the Dr. to increase and am now on 200mg per day, taken at night.
I've noticed I'm more tired and workouts at gym and running are more difficult. Not sure yet if it's the meds, though, as I've only been on this dosage for few days. In the past, I'd ditch a drug if my athletic performance decreased. Not doin' that anymore, not now, not ever, well, for a long time. I'll do the best I can with the meds 'cause off of them I'm a wreck.
Posted by Dave1 on March 31, 2002, at 20:32:55
In reply to Re: Luvox, posted by sjb on March 30, 2002, at 17:59:03
Hi,
Is the Luvox helping your compulsive overeating,
depression or both?Also, what have you pooped out on and how fast did it happen?
Just curious because I'm taking lithium and anafranil and when I increased my lithium a couple of weeks ago, my depression started to lift
but only for a couple of days. I just recently started to hear about this poop out thing and want to learn more.BYE,
DAVE
Posted by sjb on April 1, 2002, at 15:29:36
In reply to Re: Luvox » sjb, posted by Dave1 on March 31, 2002, at 20:32:55
I think it is helping both. I notice I can do this "moderation" thing once in a while. Seriously, it's helped both and also with my repetive negative thinking patterns.
I've been on over 20 different AD meds in the past 6 years and don't have the greatest recall. However, more than a few meds gave me such horrendous side effects that I didn't stay on them long enough to poop out on them. So, I won't bore you with those.
Meds that worked well for me but pooped that I can remember clearly: Prozac, Wellbutrin and an Effexor/Topomax combo. I had a good experience on Prozac, esp the first time I tried it and it didn't poop out for almost 6 weeks. I went off and on it many times (BAD IDEA - see above posts) and each time the poop out period came sooner. The Effexor/Topomax combo worked great for 3 months. Wellbutrin was WONDERFUL for about 2 weeks than seemed to completely stop all benefits all together. Everybody's different, as I'm sure you know but thanks for asking. Good luck with your regimin and hopefully if it is working well, it will continue to do so for as long as you need it.
sjb
Posted by Dave1 on April 2, 2002, at 23:54:33
In reply to Re: Luvox, posted by sjb on April 1, 2002, at 15:29:36
Hi,
Thanks for your response. The examples help make things clearer. Your lucky to have had so many things work. I've only had one. I'm just sorry they stopped.
My impression was that once you get on an AD that works, they keep you on it for awhile, then try to taper off to a maintenance dose. I'm
surprised this poop out thing is so prevalent.Dave
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