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Posted by Timebomb on April 25, 2013, at 11:52:53
Hi all,
I've started on 50mg Luvox recently.
I'm keen on working out and getting as lean as I can. Will Luvox hold me back on achieving this? I know some people gain on SSRIs (or find it difficult to lose) but it seems reports say Luvox is more like Prozac in that it's pretty neutral.
Is this true? Will I still be able to lose fat while taking it, if my diet is in check?
Thanks for any help!
Posted by joef on April 25, 2013, at 13:12:25
In reply to Luvox and affect on weight, posted by Timebomb on April 25, 2013, at 11:52:53
watch the coffee...seems like could be bad interaction...check web......why luvox
Posted by Timebomb on April 25, 2013, at 17:43:16
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight, posted by joef on April 25, 2013, at 13:12:25
> watch the coffee...seems like could be bad interaction...check web......why luvox
For depression with OCD qualities. Tried Prozac, made me horribly anxious.Most concerned about weight (gain or affecting ability to lose) so thoughts on that would be great from those with experience.
Posted by joef on April 25, 2013, at 18:20:41
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight, posted by Timebomb on April 25, 2013, at 17:43:16
I was on 300 mg years ago of luvox with a higher dose of lithium plus another med and I put weight on ....but that was a med combo..
Posted by Phillipa on April 25, 2013, at 23:37:12
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight, posted by Timebomb on April 25, 2013, at 17:43:16
Hi been on luvox albeit low dose for many years with a low dose benzos and my BMI is 22.5. No weight gain and am also hypothyroid. I at one time took 250mg and also no weight gain. Phillipa
Posted by Prefect on May 1, 2013, at 23:17:45
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight » Timebomb, posted by Phillipa on April 25, 2013, at 23:37:12
Been on Luvox 14 yrs, 100 mg last 5 months, lower doses before, still leaner than ever, though I'm very active and exercise a lot.
Posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2013, at 18:50:51
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight, posted by Prefect on May 1, 2013, at 23:17:45
Wow thought I'd been on it the longest. So it's still working well? Phillipa
Posted by joef on May 3, 2013, at 11:47:35
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight, posted by Prefect on May 1, 2013, at 23:17:45
perfect do you take other meds with it
Posted by Prefect on May 4, 2013, at 17:41:18
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight » Prefect, posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2013, at 18:50:51
It was working for a few years on 50 mg. I made the stupid mistake of dropping down to see what happens and had a relapse and now 100 mg even doesn't seem to do the trick.
The medical community needs to warn patients that weening off an SSRI may mean it might not work when you try it again.
Posted by Prefect on May 4, 2013, at 17:41:53
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight, posted by joef on May 3, 2013, at 11:47:35
No I don't.
Posted by Phillipa on May 4, 2013, at 20:57:33
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight » Phillipa, posted by Prefect on May 4, 2013, at 17:41:18
As you age the doses of the meds go down.
Posted by joef on May 4, 2013, at 21:21:24
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight » Prefect, posted by Phillipa on May 4, 2013, at 20:57:33
are you saying as we age 100 of luvox is only 50 as we get older?
Posted by Phillipa on May 5, 2013, at 18:17:48
In reply to Re: Luvox and affect on weight, posted by joef on May 4, 2013, at 21:21:24
No just that docs use lower doses of meds after age 65.
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