Fluvoxamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• July 20, 2009

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Longtime OCD sufferer has relief after 30 years. I now know what resting before bed is. There is one drawback - if I run out of medicine, I get sick. Well, the results outweigh this problem, and I do know how to handle it (try not to run out)."

• Sue...
• April 15, 2012

Fluvoxamine for Anxiety and Stress "I tend to go on and off it when I am well. I hate the sexual side effects, but it works almost immediately for me. I get headaches and trouble sleeping, but when it works, I feel so normal, it is priceless and worth the grief."

• MB1...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2022

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I'm 39 years old. I have a couple of diagnoses, but most prevalently I have PO-OCD and have been struggling since I was 10 or 11 years old. Meds have been part of my life for quite some time. Some helped, and some made it much worse. I have tried nearly all of them and have explored the alphabet of SS/SNRIs, off-label anticonvulsants, benzos, antipsychotics (it just keeps going). Luvox was an absolute game-changer. After years of mediocre results, I had just given in to the notion that meds could only get me 'so far,' and while some were better than others, nothing was ever going to 'fix' me enough to feel beyond 'just okay' again. WELL, this was like a perfectly cut key into a brand new lock sprayed with WD-40. Within a week, the clouds of rumination, intrusive thoughts, perseveration, feelings of impending doom, visual images of traumatic events happening to my family, the 5-hour long games of 'what if'--so quiet I can barely hear their whisper. Life-altering."

• OCD...
• October 26, 2019

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I’ve been on Luvox for about a year and a half now, far better than Zoloft for me. Zoloft just made me feel like a zombie with anxiety and depression. Luvox has allowed me to totally stop my ruminating thoughts completely. My depression is still very real, though, it feels like there is a weight on my brain. I’ve tried to augment with a few medications so far, with none helping. Might switch to something different soon, but 10/10 for OCD, 2/10 for depression."

• Lud...
• September 30, 2015

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Absolutely amazing! I was in a terrible spot with my harm OCD... And then this miracle of a drug came along! It's almost like it's a physical volume knob that turns your thoughts down... To the point where they are still there, but so quiet they're insignificant. The only reason I have it a 9/10 is because it took a while to work... But that's different for everyone. If you're reading this and are wondering if it's going to even work... I have been on it for a solid 8 weeks, and I'm just now starting to feel the effects. I literally have trouble falling asleep now, only because I'm excited about tomorrow! :)"

• Aba...
• August 30, 2018

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I've only been on this a week, and it has done wonders for my OCD. The intrusive, invading thoughts have gone from an all-day problem to a minimal, much more manageable problem to deal with because they were going out of control before and were getting out of hand."

• Jer...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 9, 2014

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Works well for obsessive-compulsive disorder. The obsessions seem to roll off, like water off a lotus pad. Obsessions are less frequent as well. A few side effects: less frequent bowel movements, some tiredness until you get used to it, lowers sex drive, and you have to work harder to motivate self. But it really does relieve the torment of the mind."

• Fre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2019

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "The first day I took fluvoxamine, I felt completely relieved from these constant intrusive thoughts. I also take two other medications besides this. I really felt peace in my head and heart. I feel tired and sleepy, but it also could be the combination of all the other meds that I am taking with. I honestly can say this medication is a lifesaver for me. It has been only three days, but I won't want to be without it. I would rather be tired and sleepy than being absolutely miserable 24 hours and going out while dead on the inside but alive on the outside."

• 0os...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 27, 2013

Fluvoxamine for Anxiety and Stress "I took it for over a year for depression and mood swings, but it didn't help me much. The mood swings were a little less, but I felt very empty and like a zombie. No happy feelings, and I still felt depressed/empty. I felt much better when I stopped taking them. I did have withdrawal symptoms, I was extremely emotional the weeks after stopping. But after those, I felt happier and less depressed."

• A V...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2020

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "While outwardly successful and happy, for 30 years I'd only known life as focusing on my deficiencies and wanton risk-taking with a white-hot rage against myself. On starting fluvoxamine, I had 1 week of nausea - and then the climb to awesomeness began... I can't imagine life without them now! I have *complete* control over my thoughts. I've always loathed the control my emotions had over me - I can now turn them on and off at will. On, when I should be compassionate or loving, off at all other times. I keep my head - always. Awkward social encounters make me think: 'curious...' for a moment, then I can choose to discount the thought and move on. Despite the usual marital stresses of money, sex, etc.: I can shrug and accept events as they unfold. I can choose to discuss points with *zero* emotive content. I use my ability to regulate my emotions as the guide to my dose. I started at 100mg, spent 6 months at 200mg, and I've been at 150 for the past 2 years."

• Emi...
• November 8, 2019

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety, and I have taken Luvox for two years. I have been on 100 mg for a year, and I think that the pills do work for anxiety and OCD, and my social anxiety is almost gone. The problem is that Luvox makes me gain a little bit of weight, and it’s really hard to lose weight. I have reduced my calorie intake, and I’m going to the gym, but still I can’t lose any weight, and I have tried now for two months. Luvox is really stopping me from losing weight. My depression hasn’t gotten any better, it’s still the same."

• RWi...
• February 1, 2017

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "This may be the most effective drug for OCD (or a close second to clomipramine [ANAFRANIL]). It is inexpensive, and for me, worked within a week to calm down intrusive thoughts and lifted my overall mood. I have been on and off this medication 3-4 times, and it worked each time to save me from crippling depression. That said, like all SSRIs, this medication caused sexual dysfunction (difficulty having an orgasm, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction), which was a deal breaker for me, even with OCD. I will say, however, that in my experience, the sexual dysfunction caused by fluvoxamine was not as bad as the dysfunction caused by paroxetine [PAXIL], sertraline [ZOLOFT], or Anafranil."

• ocd...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 27, 2024

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I absolutely love this medication. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety at 15 and tried multiple antidepressants, but none worked. I went to a different psychiatrist at 23 who diagnosed me with OCD and put me on fluvoxamine. Now it doesn't stop the obsessions or intrusive thoughts, but it's almost like I can feel my brain putting an end to it so I don't always have to do my compulsion. I no longer have to triple-check that I didn't leave harmful chemicals out in the open. The only unfortunate side effects are sometimes it makes me feel a bit hyperactive and shaky, and the first week felt like I was sedated and couldn't form a straight thought. But it works amazingly! I love fluvoxamine. NOTE: Please don't skip a pill. Sometimes if I forget to take it, I end up going crazy the next day. This is one of those medicines you have to be super diligent with."

• Jen...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 21, 2018

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I was put on Luvox at 8. I don't recall if it helped with OCD. The whole time I was on the drug, I experienced bad side effects. I was constantly drowsy and unable to function or process information at a normal capacity; as a child and teenager, it was a hindrance to my ability to socialize. I missed out on a lot of my education as a result and am still making up for it (at 30). I was constantly depressed and often suicidal. The drug suppressed my sex drive, which never developed naturally (as a teenager, it was confusing). I got off the drug easily when I was 19. I was instantly more awake, animated, and no longer depressed or suicidal. I have migraines, and it's been suggested that my long dependency on Luvox might be a cause. I would not recommend this drug. It did nothing helpful for me and has been a huge hindrance in my life. I would strongly caution any parent who is considering this drug for a child; any help it provides is not worth the side effects and long-term damage."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2024

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have been experiencing OCD on and off since I was in elementary school, but it got really bad for me in recent years. At about my worst, I was put on 50 mg of Luvox nightly and it has changed my life. Seriously. I was so skeptical that ANY medication could help my worries and intrusive thoughts. I literally felt a difference in like a week. I was worried it was all placebo, but I've been on it long enough now to know it's just working as intended. I'm still in awe at how much this medication has changed my day to day."

• Dog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2020

Fluvoxamine for Anxiety and Stress "On this for depression and anxiety. The first couple of days on Luvox made me feel very flat, almost more depressed, but without the crying. On the fourth day, it made me feel so physically sick: diarrhea, nausea, weak, shaky, labored breathing, faint. I felt like I had been poisoned, stopped right away. After doing a bit of research, studies show it has a 40 percent chance of giving you gastrointestinal side effects. Very angry at the psychiatrist for prescribing me this after telling him my anxiety manifests in a tight, shivering ball in my stomach."

• anx...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 14, 2019

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have been on fluvoxamine for OCD for about 2 years now, and I can honestly say that it has given me peace that I would not have known without it. My life changed dramatically, I could now get on with my life and not be bogged down with constant obsessive thoughts that ruined my days (weeks/months, if being honest!). I came off of it one time due to the strong side effects (such as nausea and decreased libido), but my anxiety went absolutely haywire, and I will NOT be doing that again. No other medication has helped with my OCD quite like Luvox. It is more potent and OCD-specific in my opinion than other SSRIs, and this is why I love it."

• kma...
• April 3, 2010

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I was diagnosed with OCD 20 years ago and was taking Anafranil for 16 years. It helped with panic and agoraphobia but still has lingering OCD tendencies such as hoarding, impulse shopping, and trichotillomania (pulling body hairs). An example of hoarding is I am single and would have to maintain at least 30 twelve-packs of soda in my home to relieve my anxiety. Luvox has been incredible at eliminating 99% of my OCD symptoms with zero side effects. I take 100 mg in the morning and 200 mg at bedtime. I have also been diagnosed with MDD, GAD, SAD, and PTSD. Unfortunately, Luvox has not helped in any of those other areas, and I have augmented it with Wellbutrin, which has actually worsened the above conditions and has created fear and paranoia."

• Foo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 17, 2017

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have been taking Luvox since 1998. I always knew something was strange about the way I acted growing up, lol. As I grew up, married, and had a child, life became very scary to me. I worried constantly, fearing death for those around me. I suddenly had an episode of what is referred to as an anxiety attack. I thought I was dying... it was a horrible experience, and before I finally went to a social worker seeking help (and that was very hard for me to admit to myself), I'd had a couple more of these anxiety/panic attacks... So... the social worker diagnosed me with OCD. She worked along with my M.D., whom I still see to this day and trust very much, and decided to give the medication she recommended to him for me a try. ... continued"

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2008

Fluvoxamine for Depression "I've had great luck with this medicine and very few side effects. The main side effect I have experienced is trouble sleeping and feeling 'revved' at night. My doctor recommended that I take the pill in the morning instead of at night."

• Luv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2016

Fluvoxamine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I was prescribed Zoloft for anxiety and panic attacks, and soon my OCD was out of control. I was switched to Luvox and have improved greatly. However, I'm always tired and yet still can't sleep. I've heard that some side effects can improve over time-hoping this happens for me."

• SGC...
• July 7, 2014

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Try it if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder. I'm glad I did. Have taken it now for about 14 years. If OCD symptoms (ruminating and checking) were at a 9 before, they are at a 2 now. Just occasional flare-ups during more difficult periods of life. Side effects aren't unimportant - delayed ejaculation and a general sleepy feeling. The trade-offs are 1000% worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2012

Fluvoxamine for Anxiety and Stress "I was put on Luvox for anxiety and depression. I had never had anxiety before, so this was the first medicine I had tried. After 4 weeks, it gave me very bad anxiety and intense 'racing thoughts.' I was only on 25 mg and then upped to 50 mg. Once I got off, I learned better ways to cope by seeing therapists and working on my problems. Not the medicine for me."

• jbl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2013

Fluvoxamine for Anxiety and Stress "My psychiatrist prescribed me Luvox 100 mg that I've been on for close to 2 months to help me deal with symptoms of stress and social anxiety. I would say the medication works, but the side effects aren't worth me continuing it, so I'm going to see about something else that is proven to have fewer side effects. Some of the side effects I was experiencing were difficulty staying asleep and waking up with night sweats, dry mouth, and sore throat. I think Zoloft worked better for me."

• t j...
• April 5, 2013

For Depression "I have been taking fluvoxamine since 1995. For me, it is a miracle. I had two major bouts of depression 12 years apart, took every medicine my doctor could find. This medicine was the only one to help me be fine ever since."