Side Effects of Luvox
Luvox side effects range from mild - like dry mouth, nausea and
drowsiness - to life-threatening Luvox side effects like liver
failure and increased suicide risk Each individual will experience
Luvox side effects differently. This list of Luvox side effects
might not cover all adverse side effects of Luvox.
Luvox can cause serious side effects.
Weight gain is a common Luvox side effects. Sexual side effects
are also common with Luvox use. Less common but life threatening
is the increased risk of suicide. Addiction and subsequent
withdrawal symptoms also rank on the list of serious Luvox side
effects. Luvox has been linked to Parkinson’s Disease and
drug-induced stuttering.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Luvox
side effects before deciding to take Luvox. Consult your
healthcare professional about Luvox side effects before using this
drug.
The natural antidepressant Deprex is a
safe and effective depression treatment scientifically formulated
to elevate mood without the potentially harmful side effects
commonly associated with Luvox. Self-help techniques,
psychotherapy, diet and lifestyle changes or a combination of
approaches have also successfully worked at treating depression.
Only you can decide if Luvox is the best means of treating
depression symptoms. If considering using Luvox, thoroughly
discuss Luvox side effect concerns with your physician.
Luvox Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Fast or irregular heartbeat or pulse.
_ High blood pressure.
_ Low blood pressure.
_ Dizziness.
_ Weakness.
_ Headache.
_ Decreased sex drive.
_ Impotence.
_ Difficulty reaching orgasm.
_ Blurred vision.
_ Chills or fever.
_ Nervousness.
_ Anxiety.
_ Diarrhea.
_ Sleeplessness or insomnia.
_ Nausea.
_ Tremors.
_ Changes in appetite or weight.
_ Dry mouth.
The FDA issued a public health alert for Luvox in March 2004
warning that Luvox side effects include deeper depression and an
increased suicide risk. The FDA also issued a public health
advisory in October 2003 about increased reports of suicidal
thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Luvox. The FDA urges that Luvox be used with caution in
children.
An allergic reaction is a possible Luvox side effect. Stop taking
Luvox and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency
medical treatment if you experience difficulty breathing, closing
of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, hives, a
fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure (blurred vision,
headache), low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness), chills or
fever. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience yellowing
of the skin or eyes.
Do not stop taking Luvox without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Luvox completely. Suddenly stopping Luvox may cause unpleasant and
potentially serious side effects.
*This antidepressant drug information does not
endorse Luvox, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Luvox. If you have questions
about the drugs you are taking, check with your health care
provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not be
construed to indicate that Luvox is safe, effective or
appropriate.
