Luvox

Bulimia Nervosa, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Luvox

What is Luvox

Fluvoxamine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Fluvoxamine is a type of antidepressant that works by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. It is most commonly used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, although it is part of the same class of medications as other popular antidepressants. Fluvoxamine has been used since 1983 and has been tested on over 35,000 patients since then. It became available in the US and Japan in the mid-1990s and has been used to treat over 10 million people worldwide since then.

Fluvoxamine Maleate

is the brand name

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Luvox Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Fluvoxamine Maleate

Fluvoxamine

2000

76

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Fluvoxamine, otherwise known as Fluvoxamine Maleate, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Depression .

Depression

Helps manage Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Effectiveness

How Luvox Affects Patients

Fluvoxamine is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat depression and other mental health disorders like body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety. It works by blocking certain brain cells from taking in serotonin, a natural chemical that controls mood. In lab tests, fluvoxamine was found to have little effect on other brain chemicals like norepinephrine and dopamine. It also does not bind to other types of brain receptors that can cause side effects like confusion or drowsiness. Some studies suggest that taking fluvoxamine long-term might reduce the number of nore

How Luvox works in the body

Fluvoxamine helps treat depression by blocking the brain's serotonin reuptake pump. This means the serotonin stays in the brain longer, allowing it to have a stronger effect on the brain. Fluvoxamine also binds to σ1 receptors, but does not interact with other types of receptors.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dosage of Luvox is contingent upon the recognized condition, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression and Bulimia Nervosa. The extent of dosage is contingent upon the delivery approach (e.g. Tablet or Tablet, film coated - Oral) outlined in the following table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Bulimia Nervosa

, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

Depression

, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

Warnings

Luvox Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Luvox.

Common Luvox Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Fluvoxamine.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Fluvoxamine.

Acyclovir

Major

The metabolism of Acyclovir can be decreased when combined with Fluvoxamine.

Agomelatine

Major

The serum concentration of Agomelatine can be increased when it is combined with Fluvoxamine.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Fluvoxamine.

Luvox Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant that has been linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, teens, and young adults up to the age of 24. It is not recommended for use in children except in cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Side effects may include lack of appetite, constipation, dry mouth, headache, nausea, feeling anxious, skin rash, trouble sleeping, feeling drowsy, liver damage, manic episodes, increased urination, seizures, excessive sweating, tremors, or Tourette's syndrome.

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Luvox Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Luvox?

213 active clinical trials are presently assessing the potential of Luvox to address Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa and Depression.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

213 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Bulimia Nervosa

0 Actively Recruiting

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

66 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Luvox Reviews: What are patients saying about Luvox?

5

Patient Review

2/17/2017

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

This medication has completely changed my life for the better. I highly recommend it to anyone struggling with anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

5

Patient Review

6/13/2022

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I was struggling with obsessive thinking to the point where it was interfering with my life and relationships. This medication has helped me immensely and I'm so grateful for it.

4.7

Patient Review

4/23/2017

Luvox for Depression

I've been on Luvox for about nine months now and it's going well.

4.3

Patient Review

6/18/2015

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I've been on Luvox for two years and it's made a world of difference. It took a few months to see the full effect, but it was well worth the wait. I highly recommend this medication to anyone struggling with mental illness.

4.3

Patient Review

9/2/2015

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Luvox has helped me to control my obsessive thoughts, which I've dealt with all my life.

4.3

Patient Review

6/6/2021

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

This medication is effective at treating my OCD, but it comes with the side effects of fatigue and low libido.

4

Patient Review

4/15/2015

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

It's been effective for my depression, though it took some time to get the dosage right. I've been taking it for several years now with no major issues. The worst side effect is insomnia, which can be a struggle. But overall, this medication has helped me manage my OCD.

4

Patient Review

11/3/2016

Luvox for Anxiousness associated with Depression

This medication has been helping me a lot with my anxiety and depression. I'm a survivor of domestic violence, and this has been making it easier for me to cope.

3.7

Patient Review

5/18/2019

Luvox for Depression

I've been taking this treatment for twenty years and have generally been very satisfied with it. The downside is that the insomnia can be pretty bad.

3.3

Patient Review

11/10/2020

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Luvox has helped me to some degree, but the side effects have been really tough to deal with. I'm constantly sweaty and my muscles are always stiff. It's not worth it for me.

3.3

Patient Review

11/24/2014

Luvox for Depression

I was first prescribed 100 mlg of this medication, but my doctor and I decided to up the dosage to 150 mlg. Since then, I've been having a lot of pain in my muscles, especially in my legs and hips. It's tough to get a good night's sleep when you're dealing with that kind of discomfort. Has anyone else experienced similar problems?

2.3

Patient Review

11/30/2015

Luvox for Bipolar Depression

I really didn't enjoy my experience with this medication. I felt like a zombie and had no interest in anything. The side effects were just too much for me to handle, so I switched to Cymbalta instead.

2.3

Patient Review

5/1/2016

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I gained 35 pounds in two months from this medicine, and it made my OCD worse. I had to give up college as a result.

1.3

Patient Review

12/21/2014

Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I experienced some very scary side effects after just one dose. My heart rate was pounding, I was sweating, dizzy, and disoriented. I had racing thoughts and felt terrible. I would never take this medicine again.
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Patient Q&A Section about luvox

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does Luvox treat anxiety?

"Luvox is available in generic form.

Luvox (fluvoxamine) is a drug used to treat social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is an antidepressant that belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Luvox is available in generic form."

Answered by AI

How does Luvox make you feel?

"Fluvoxamine may cause people to become agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. Children, teenagers, and young adults who take this medication may have suicidal thoughts or tendencies, or may become more depressed."

Answered by AI

Why is Luvox discontinued?

"Luvox was removed from the US market in 2002 because it was believed to be associated with violent behavior and suicidal thinking in children and teenagers. Luvox was removed from the US market following press coverage related to the Columbine Massacre in 1999."

Answered by AI

What is the drug Luvox used for?

"Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant medication that is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder in adults and children who are at least 8 years old."

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Clinical Trials for Luvox

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Psilocybin-assisted CBT for Depression

21 - 60
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The primary objectives of this clinical investigation are to (1) determine the acceptability and feasibility of joining psilocybin-assisted therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy (PA-CBT) for patients with depression, (2) optimize CBT to most effectively integrate the psilocybin experience with psychotherapy and (3) examine the clinical benefit of psilocybin as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for major depressive disorder. This study is a randomized, two-arm, fixed dose trial that will test the feasibility, acceptability, and participant and therapist adherence to PA-CBT. Both treatment arms will receive two doses of psilocybin (10mg and then 25mg, separated by one month). In Phase II, participants will be randomized (1:1) to either a 12-session PA-CBT or a 6-session standard psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) condition (3 hours of preparation plus 3 hours of supportive therapy integration following the psilocybin experiences).

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

UCLA Semel Institute

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Deaf CBT-TS for Suicide Risk

18+
All Sexes
Rochester, NY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a short, Zoom-based intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking for Deaf Individuals (Deaf CBT-TS) can change beliefs about mental health treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors in Deaf adults with untreated mental health or alcohol use problems. It will also see if Deaf CBT-TS may reduce suicide risk and explore factors that may increase the effectiveness of Deaf CBT-TS. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase positive beliefs about treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors? * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase hope and reduce mental health symptoms, suicide ideation, and alcohol use? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for individuals with less cultural stress compared to those with high levels of cultural stress? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for Deaf individuals in residential areas with more Deaf resources than those with less Deaf resources? Researchers will compare individuals who complete Deaf CBT-TS to those on a waitlist to see if Deaf CBT-TS works to increase positive beliefs about treatment and treatment-seeking behaviors. Participants will: * Complete a baseline assessment including demographic information, measures of hope, general mental health and functioning, alcohol use, suicide ideation, cultural stress, and beliefs about treatment. * Receive Deaf CBT-TS (2 sessions) or be placed on a waitlist with the option of receiving Deaf CBT-Ts after 4 months * Complete two follow-up assessments in 2 and 4 months.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Rochester Medical Center

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Psychotherapy for Depression

18 - 65
Female
Hamilton, Canada

The RESPOND trial explores the link between early life adversity and later life depressive symptoms. The investigators have designed a new psychological therapy tailored to address the symptoms that can be caused by difficult experiences in early life. These symptoms include low mood, emotional dysregulation, and distressing thoughts and beliefs related to difficult or traumatic experiences. The investigators would like to see if this new therapy helps people feel better. The investigators are also studying the biological changes that can occur as a result of early life adversity, and how this therapy may influence those changes. To do this, The investigators ask questions about participants' physical and mental health and take blood samples.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Sheryl Green, PhD

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Stepped Care Treatment for Anxiety

7 - 17
All Sexes
Houston, TX

Childhood anxiety disorders (CAD) are common and impairing. Family based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is efficacious in treating CAD. Yet, many children do not receive care due to barriers such as limited provider availably, high treatment costs, and constrained family resources (e.g., time). To combat these barriers, other treatment methods have been developed. The stepped care treatment models maximize resources by providing low-intensity, low-cost interventions as a first time treatment, while stepping up care for those needing more intensive treatment. Specifically, a stepped care model for CAD that begins with a parent-focus intervention has great promise to deliver efficacious and cost-effective treatment without having to engage the child. While stepped care approaches show promise in treating CAD with comparable efficacy to standard CBT, there remains a large research-to-practice gap. The stepped care model for CAD that begins with a parent-focused intervention has yet been explored, and very little is known about intervention mediators that explain mechanisms of change. This research is being done to improve the reach and quality of services using a stepped care model, offering an affordable and practical solution to the widespread gap in youth mental health care.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Baylor College of Medicine

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High-Dose tDCS for Depression

18 - 70
All Sexes
Charleston, SC

In this study, investigators are testing whether a higher dose of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can be safely used in people with depression. Participants will come to the Brain Stimulation Lab and receive mild electrical stimulation through electrodes placed on their scalp. The study begins with a safety run-in, where the first few participants will receive stimulation at gradually increasing levels (2, 4, and 6 milliamps) while being closely monitored. If no serious side effects are found, later participants will receive repeated 6 milliamp sessions for 5 days total. Investigators will check skin comfort, mood, and overall tolerability after each session.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

MUSC Brain Stimulation Lab

Clayton Olash, MD

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Peer-Delivered Behavioral Activation for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Detroit, MI

Low-income individuals have limited access to evidence-based interventions for mental health. Peer recovery specialists, individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance use problems, have the potential to increase access to evidence-based interventions for individuals from low-resource communities, particularly when trained and supervised in models that are acceptable and feasible in these communities. This study will examine the effectiveness and implementation potential of a peer-delivered evidence-based intervention (Behavioral Activation) among individuals receiving services from a community-based treatment setting providing integrated physical and behavioral healthcare.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Detroit Recovery Project

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