Posted by ed_uk on October 24, 2004, at 6:01:13
In reply to Re: Luvox experiences ?, posted by paranoidrebel on October 24, 2004, at 1:52:00
Are you still taking Luvox?
According to clinical trials, aggressive and/or suicidal behaviour is much more common in people under 18 who are treated with SSRIs like Luvox. Similar symptoms can also occur in adults taking Luvox but are less common.
If you are still taking Luvox you will need to reduce the dose very gradually in order to stop completely. This is because the withdrawal symptoms of Luvox can be quite bad, especially if it is stopped abruptly eg. dizziness, anxiety, nightmares, electric-shock sensations, aggression etc.
The 50mg tablets can be cut in half and so you can reduce the dose by 25mg/day every few weeks.
If you need to reduce the dose more gradually you can buy a tablet cutter from a pharmacy.
In the UK (where I live) Luvox is not recommended for under 18s. It is unclear whether is it effective for this age group and the side effects tend to be more severe eg. risk of self harm, violence and suicidal thoughts.
Hope this helps.....
Ed
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