Luvox:Side Effects of This Medication

Luvox side effects cannot really be anticipated, but if any develop or change in intensity you should notify your physician immediately. Only your doctor will be able to tell you whether you should continue taking Luvox in spite of the side effects.

Luvox side effects: some of the more common side effects may include:

Abnormal tooth decay or toothache, anxiety, blurred vision, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, feeling hot or flushed, flu-like symptoms, frequent urination, gas and bloating, headache, heart palpitations, inability to fall sleep, indigestion, nausea, nervousness, sleepiness, sweating, taste alteration, tremor, and usual tiredness or weakness, upper respiratory infection, vomiting

Less common Luvox side effects may include:

Abnormal muscle tone, agitation, chills, decreased sex drive, depression, difficult or labored breathing, difficulty swallowing, extreme excitability, impotence, inability to urinate, lack of orgasm, yawning

Possible food and drug interactions in addition to Luvox side effects:

In addition to the above Luvox side effects there are many possible food and drug interactions that could be problematic or even dangerous. You should tell your physician before you begin Luvox therapy if you smoke so your doctor can adjust your dosage if necessary. You should never drink alcohol while taking this medication.

If Luvox is taken with certain other drugs, the effects can be increased, decreased or altered in some other way. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Luvox with the following medications:

Anticoagulant drugs such as Coumadin

Antidepressant medications such as Anafranil and Elavil, as well as the MAO inhibitors Nardil and Parnate

Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers which includes Inderal and Lopressor

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Clozapine (Clozaril)

Diazepam (Valium)

Methadone (Dolophine)

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Pimozide (Orap)

Quinidine (Quinidex)

Theophylline (Theo-Dür)

Tranquilizers and sedatives such as Halcion, Valium, Versed, and Xanax

Tryptophan

Luvox side effects and special warnings when pregnant or breast-feeding:

In addition to the previously mentioned Luvox side effects, you should always be especially cautious when pregnant as the effects of this medication have not been adequately studied during pregnancy. If you're currently pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant in the near future you should consult your physician immediately. This medication passes into breast milk and can possibly cause serious reactions to your nursing baby. If this medication is absolutely essential to your mental health, your doctor may ask you to discontinue breast-feeding until you have completed your treatment with Luvox.

The previously listed Luvox side effects while extensive are not completely comprehensive in that there may always be possible unmentioned side effects which may occur. Always report any Luvox side effects immediately to your doctor.

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Information adapted from The PDR Family Guide Guide to Prescription Drugs

Additional Information and webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate (Health and Geriatric Psychologist)