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Posted by crazyjoe on January 11, 2012, at 21:01:23
any luvox cr users ---ever????
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
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.
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
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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