Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 587271

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Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox

Posted by vitalsign0 on December 9, 2005, at 10:54:58

I recently switched to Anafranil from Luvox about 5 days ago. The side effects are brutal.

Can you safely switch back to Luvox after taking Anafranil? I took the last dose last night, would it be safe to take Luvox tonight? Thanks.

I am only taking 25mgs of Anafranil and was taking 50mgs of Luvox.

 

Re: Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox » vitalsign0

Posted by rod on December 9, 2005, at 14:06:16

In reply to Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox, posted by vitalsign0 on December 9, 2005, at 10:54:58

> The side effects are brutal.

hmmmm I find the side effects of depression much worse.... :)

>
> Can you safely switch back to Luvox after taking Anafranil? I took the last dose last night, would it be safe to take Luvox tonight? Thanks.

You cant say for sure. But I guess it will be ok. 25mg was not very much and 50mg Luvox either.
But please dont sue me if something goes wrong :P

> I am only taking 25mgs of Anafranil and was taking 50mgs of Luvox.

sincerely
rod

 

Re: Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox

Posted by Phillipa on December 9, 2005, at 22:12:48

In reply to Re: Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox » vitalsign0, posted by rod on December 9, 2005, at 14:06:16

50mg is a starting dose. Anafranil does have a lot of side effects from what I've heard. The question is how long have you been on the anafranil. Did you call your doc? Fondly, Phillipa

 

Re: Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox » Phillipa

Posted by vitalsign0 on December 9, 2005, at 22:20:30

In reply to Re: Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox, posted by Phillipa on December 9, 2005, at 22:12:48

>>> 50mg is a starting dose. Anafranil does have a lot of side effects from what I've heard. The question is how long have you been on the anafranil. Did you call your doc? Fondly, Phillipa<<<

I've only been on the Anafranil for 4 days. I called my doc and he said it's fine to go back on the Luvox since the dosages are so low, but there is always a risk of Serotonin Syndrome.

I would prefer the ineffectve Luvox dose than the side effects of Anafranil. This is terrible.

Even though my docotr said what he did, I'd still like your input.

Thanks.

-Scott

 

Re: Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox » vitalsign0

Posted by Phillipa on December 9, 2005, at 23:03:21

In reply to Re: Help! Switch from Anafranil to Luvox » Phillipa, posted by vitalsign0 on December 9, 2005, at 22:20:30

Go back on luvox and each day up to dose to a maximum of 250mg. Fifty is only a starting dose. I was in the hospital when my pdoc rx'd it for me. Day l 50mg at night Day 2 50mg am and pm. Next week up to l50mg always take highest dose at night. I have to say it's been a while and it did work for a while. Good luck. Fondly, Phillipa


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