Luvox and Nausea: What Users Say

• ind...
• March 17, 2014

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "So far, this is the best medication I've been on for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have obsessive thoughts and rumination as my compulsion, and it was totally debilitating before. I was on mirtazapine for a while but felt emotionless and still had a lot of OCD 'crashes'. Switched to Fluvox because mirtazapine made me gain a lot of weight. Finally losing weight now and have a normal appetite again! It obliterates obsessive thoughts and makes me feel really happy, plus, I have all my strong emotions back, feeling more 'me' again. Frustrating side effect in insomnia (most nights I wake up 2-3 times for 30 mins at least and sleep very restlessly) but the headaches and nausea have both passed, so hopefully this will also pass."

• Fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2019

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have horrible side effects on Luvox. Some of which I had to willfully snap out of. Side effects for me are: Sweating. Aggression. Impulsiveness. Nausea. Memory issues. Bipolar disorder? Doctors suggested that I could try tapering the dose and as I did, side effects became worse. I missed a dose and went into extreme withdrawal. Side effects gave me a nervous breakdown. I bawled and cried for help. Got confused. Arms tingled bad, hyperventilated. Felt I needed a cool bath to calm down. But forgot to make it cool. Made sure I wore swim trunks in case I had a heart attack and was found. Some scientific studies found that Luvox can cause aggression, impulsiveness, and other side effects. This information appears to be quashed. Some doctors believe the FDA. It may work for you? Find something else if Luvox is not for you. Do not blame yourself for the side effects of drugs or for the mental illness you suffer from. You are not your disease."

• rah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2013

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have been attempting to use Luvox for my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but I have a weak stomach, so I haven't made it past the 25mg yet until my body adjusts. I could tell that I was getting better though. I stopped it for a week, and my compulsions came back worse than before. I've read some people think they don't have OCD because they don't have compulsions, compulsions are not needed for the diagnosis, just obsessions. I am a social worker, so it has been difficult to help others with their mental illness when I suffer from OCD and ADHD, which I didn't start medication for until recently (I am 28). I am hoping my picking will go away completely once I adjust to the medicine."

• Lem...
• March 30, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "I was prescribed Luvox for anxiety and panic attacks. Initially, Luvox just made me tired. After about 2 weeks, it started making me feel depressive. Continued taking it for about 2 months, the depressive symptoms only got worse. I had to discontinue medication because it caused depression for me. Did not help for anxiety or panic at all. When tapering off, I suffered severe nausea and headaches. Didn't work and has bad side effects."

• Anonymous
• February 11, 2011

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "This medicine has been extremely effective for me. After the 1st dose, I could feel a difference. It has also helped with anxiety and depression. There are a few side effects such as night sweats, nausea, and vivid dreams. Hopefully, they will decrease with time, this is only my 3rd week on it."

• Anx...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2018

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "This was a fantastic drug for my OCD. Been taking it for over a year. I had tried SSRIs (Lexapro, Cymbalta), and they weren’t very effective. I worked my way up to 200 mg of Luvox at one point (very high - had bad side effects) and slowly tapered it down to 100 mg, and I still get just as good results. The only thing I have to complain about this med is the side effects - they’re quite intense! I had bad insomnia the first 2-3 weeks, the nausea persisted the entire time I’ve been on it, appetite and libido diminish completely. However, my obsessive thoughts are far less irritating and intrusive. If they appear, they don’t bother me nearly as much, and I can function so much better. This was a godsend for an uptight, OCD person like myself, though I wish there were fewer side effects."

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

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."

• Ren...
• August 16, 2015

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I immediately noticed my anxiety went down, but I had to stop taking the medication because I would sleep up to 16 hours a day, which was not practical as a law student. I also experienced severe nausea and headaches. I felt extremely frustrated that I was prescribed this medication by my doctor."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2015

For Anxiety and Stress "After being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (2012), I began experiencing anxiety and depression, accepting this life change and handling the symptoms. My doctor prescribed me Lexapro 20 mg daily, which helped with mild anxiety and overall day-to-day stress. However, I still experienced heavy anxiety while traveling and taking on new projects/assignments at work. I explained that I felt that the Lexapro was great but not working in all situations. My doctor then switched me to Luvox 200 mg daily. I've been taking Luvox for less than a week now and am already experiencing dry mouth, lack of motivation, diarrhea, nausea, lightheadedness/faint, and being more emotional and irritable. Obviously not for me. Life overall was better with Lexapro."

• whi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "Started taking Luvox after I told my doctor that Effexor, which is very effective and a lifesaver for me, was a bit of a libido killer. Said to try Luvox. I had a bad reaction even after tapering off Effexor properly. I had very bad headaches, which codeine couldn't shift, and diarrhea, also stomach cramps and bad nausea. Not for me obviously, so I am starting back on the Effexor, which keeps me sane."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2010

For Anxiety and Stress "I was prescribed Luvox for social anxiety. I was told to take it at night before bed. After the first night of taking it, I woke up feeling pretty sedated and feeling weird. I also had nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea."

• Jul...
• April 13, 2009

For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder "After a few other medications failed to help, I tried Luvox for 13 weeks. It immediately made me nauseous, and the effect was constant-not just when I took the dose. I also had no improvement in my PTSD symptoms. Eventually, I gave up and had to try another drug."

• cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2024

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Helps a lot with obsessive thoughts, and has caused a slight uplift in mood and some relief from general anxiety symptoms and sensory sensitivity. Fatigue is a big issue, as are GI symptoms: stomach cramps, incomplete bowel movements, gassiness, nausea. Causes very vivid dreams/nightmares and interrupts sleep. Had issues with blurred vision when increasing dosage. No brain zaps, but I definitely have developed involuntary muscle twitches, mostly in my legs. Seems to be worsening dissociative episodes. I am still at a low dose (75mg), and actively in therapy."