Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1007019

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still no luvox cr users

Posted by crazyjoe on January 11, 2012, at 21:01:23

any luvox cr users ---ever????

 

Re: still no luvox cr users

Posted by crazyjoe on January 15, 2012, at 8:08:52

In reply to still no luvox cr users, posted by crazyjoe on January 11, 2012, at 21:01:23

can't believe no one has tried this....must be an insurance issue

 

Re: still no luvox cr users

Posted by papillon on January 19, 2012, at 6:30:42

In reply to Re: still no luvox cr users, posted by crazyjoe on January 15, 2012, at 8:08:52

I've been on the regular Luvox in the past, but not the CR.

 

Re: still no luvox cr users

Posted by crazyjoe on January 20, 2012, at 18:52:12

In reply to Re: still no luvox cr users, posted by papillon on January 19, 2012, at 6:30:42

what were you using luvox for and how did you respond to it.....how would you compare it with other ssri's as its rarely used

 

Re: still no luvox cr users

Posted by papillon on January 21, 2012, at 5:04:47

In reply to Re: still no luvox cr users, posted by crazyjoe on January 20, 2012, at 18:52:12

> what were you using luvox for and how did you respond to it.....how would you compare it with other ssri's as its rarely used

Major depression with PTSD features. I was also self-harming, had suicidal ideation and was 1-2 years post recovery from anorexia nervosa.

It was my first anti-depressant but I wasn't on it for long, I'd say perhaps 2 weeks. I became catatonic and they didn't know if (a) it was a negative reaction to Luvox, or (b) it was the natural course of my depression and Luvox failed to have any therapeutic effect. Either way, Luvox wasn't helping so I was hospitalized and switched to Celexa. Celexa improved my functioning enough for me to be discharged after a few months, only to attempt suicide shortly thereafter. Thus ends my experience with SSRIs; it wasn't worth trying another.

How would I compare Luvox to Celexa? Well I guess one didn't work at all and the other worked a little bit. The good thing is that apart from the catatonia which may or may not have been caused by Luvox, I didn't notice any side effects with either SSRI.

For me personally, SSRIs pale in comparison to SNRIs, TeCAs and TCAs - but your mileage may vary! In fact, I hope it does. I wish SSRIs worked for me as they have better side effect profiles. But I don't think my response to Luvox was common, if it was a response.


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