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 Therapy for Depression and Alcoholism

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and efficacy of psilocybin assisted Therapy (PAT) in individuals with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the feasibility and safety of administering PAT in adults with MDD-AUD by evaluating recruitment, retention, tolerability, and safety? Researchers will compare the psilocybin (25 mg) and placebo groups to see if there are any significant differences in frequency of dropouts or serious adverse events. Participants will: * be randomized to receive either psilocybin (25 mg) or placebo * visit the site (in-person and remotely) for a total of 14 times to complete study tasks * receive psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) at five various timepoints

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Ketogenic Diet and Neuromodulation for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with personalized, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) produces greater reductions in depressive symptoms than iTBS combined with a standard healthy diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression. The trial also aims to determine whether participants can feasibly follow a ketogenic diet during an accelerated iTBS treatment course and whether the diet produces measurable changes in ketone levels. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether the combined intervention: 1. Reduces depressive symptoms 2. Increases circulating ketone levels 3. Is feasible and tolerable during accelerated iTBS treatment Participants will begin either a KD or a Canadian Food Guide-aligned diet (CFGD) with a 3-week dietary lead-in period, after which they will undergo a course of personalized, accelerated iTBS while continuing their assigned diet. Before and after the iTBS treatment course, participants will complete clinical assessments, provide blood samples for metabolic testing, and undergo MRI scans to assess brain connectivity. Ketone levels will be measured daily throughout the 12-week dietary intervention. Within-group and between-group differences will be compared to characterize changes in clinical outcomes, metabolism, and brain functioning.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Pharmacogenomic-Guided Medication Management for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Pittsburgh, PA

The goal of this prospective, randomized clinical trial is to learn whether pharmacogenomic (PGx)-guided comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists in community pharmacies will improve antidepressant treatment outcomes. The primary aim is to determine whether comprehensive medication management with review of PGx testing results improves depression symptoms, compared with usual care. Participants 18 years of age or older who have undergone PGx testing (e.g. through an independent biobanking study (Pitt+Me Discovery) who require initiation or adjustment of antidepressant therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either PGx-guided comprehensive medication management or usual care. Those who receive usual care will receive their PGx results at the end of the study. Researchers will compare the groups to assess whether PGx-guided care provided in partnership with community pharmacists and prescribers results in better depression and medication outcomes.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Pittsburgh

Philip E Empey, PharmD, PhD

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Lumateperone for Depression and Childhood Trauma

21 - 70
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The purpose of this clinical research study is to understand how effective and safe an investigational study drug called lumateperone is and whether it works to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and early life trauma. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: To assess the efficacy of lumateperone 42 mg administered once daily compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder and early life abuse. Aim 2: To assess neurocircuitry encoding of threat and reward learning as predictors of lumateperone response and as mechanisms of treatment action, and assess the change from pre-dose to post-dose of task-evoked brain activation.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Health Discovery Building

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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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Icalcaprant for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Walnut Creek, CA

Major depressive disorder (MDD; depression) is a mood disorder that causes a continued feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is a common and serious illness that can cause both emotional and physical symptoms such as feelings of sadness, irritability, not being able to focus on activities, tiredness, changes in eating habits, and aches and pains. This study will assess the changes in disease activity and adverse events of oral Icalcaprant in adult participants with major depressive disorder who are currently experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE). Icalcaprant is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of depressive episodes in adult participants with major depressive disorder. Participants are placed in 1 of 3 groups, called treatment arms. There is a 1 in 3 chance that a participant will be assigned to placebo treatment. Around 195 adult participant with major depressive disorder will be enrolled in approximately 35 sites in North America. Participants will receive oral capsules of Icalcaprant or matching placebo once daily for 6 weeks, with a 30-day safety follow-up. There may be a higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Sunwise Clinical Research /ID# 277555 (+23 Sites)

ABBVIE INC.

AbbVie

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Psilocybin for Depression

18+
All Sexes
The Bronx, NY

The main goal of this study is to determine if psilocybin is safe for use in people with SCI. The study will measure how people with SCI respond to three psilocybin doses: low (5mg), medium (10mg), and high (25mg). The main question the study aims to answer is: does psilocybin increase the number and severity of adverse (bad) events reported by people with SCI? These may include pain, muscle spasms, symptoms of depression, and symptoms of low or high blood pressure. The investigators will also measure how well people with SCI tolerate the psychedelic experience, and compare responses between the low (5mg), medium (10mg), and high (25mg) doses. Participants will: * Agree to be enrolled in the study for up to 13 months. * Agree to complete the seven (7) visits that are included in the psilocybin-assisted therapy. * Agree to complete follow-up study visits, including in-person visits to the James J Peters VA Medical Center, located in the Bronx, New York and remote visits. * Agree to keep a log of how they are feeling and any change in the frequency or severity of adverse events.

Phase 1 & 2
Waitlist Available

James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Jill M Wecht, EdD

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