Fluvoxamine for Anorexia/Feeding Problems User Reviews

• Jia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 27, 2019

"Started 50 mg for restrictive ED, occasional binges, anxiety, obsessions. I had mild nausea and sweating and didn't gain weight. A little less obsessive/anxious. Then went to 100. Headache day one only. Was on it a month and gained a few lbs not because of increased appetite/meds, but I was following my meal plan. Inability to orgasm. Went to 200 mg since a lot of crying/somatic symptoms. Depression got worse as did restlessness. I got scared and thought this med may be decreasing symptoms and making others worse, so upped to 300. Depression/restlessness almost immediately relieved. Somatic symptoms decreased. On ER, had nausea at each release, but it's faded. I believe it's causing constipation and nighttime sweating, but that's nothing considering the improvement to quality of life. I've gained what has been appropriate for ED recovery from conscious increased intake. I can still cry with big stressors and feel emotion, but the small stuff or for no reason sadness/anxiety and obsessions are gone."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 23, 2015

"I switched to fluvoxamine from fluoxetine for my GAD and anorexia after it was suggested a higher dose was needed and fluvoxamine was a better medication for that. Fluoxetine helped, but fluvoxamine really showed a difference. My mood has improved and stabilized, which has also helped my attitude towards eating. I've managed to get to a healthy BMI now."

• Mal...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 26, 2020

"Of the conditions I was diagnosed with, the most concerning to me was the constant binge eating and purging and incessant thoughts about my appearance, relationships, future, etc. I have to say after years off and on different medications, fluvoxamine is the only one I stuck with other than Prozac, which I took many years ago and stopped, sadly. It’s very important you take this constantly. I take 100 mg morning and night. I can say that this medication, along with Vyvanse, eating at regular intervals, and my therapist, has really helped me. I truly cannot wish my mental state a year ago on my worst enemy. These medications undoubtedly helped me manage so much since then. Try it."

• dra...
• October 22, 2008

Fluvoxamine "I've been using this drug for 3 months now (200 mg). It works great but makes it a bit hard to fall asleep."