Luvox CR Side Effects You Need to Know

Luvox CR side effects cannot be anticipated, but if any arise or increase in intensity you need to contact your doctor immediately. Only your physician can determine whether your Luvox CR side effects would prohibit you from continuing therapy with this antidepressant medication.

Specific Luvox CR Side effects:

Some of the more prominent Luvox CR side effects include sleepiness, sweating, tremor, abnormal ejaculation , lots of appetite, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, sleeplessness, yawning, anxiety, decreased libido, vomiting and muscle pain.

Possible Food and Drug Interactions in Addition to Luvox CR Side Effects:

If this medication is taken with certain other drugs, the effects may either be increased, decreased or otherwise altered in some way. Always check with your doctor before combining Luvox CR with any of the following, alcohol, antidepressants, antipsychotics, aspirin, beta blockers, carbamazepine, clozapine, diltiazam, lithium, lorazepam, MAOIs, methadone, NSAIDs (such as naproxen and Ibuprofen, propranolol, ramelteon, serotonergic drugs, sumatriptin, tacrine, via revisiting, ties editing, tranquilizers and sedatives, such as diazepam, alprazolam, thioridazine, tizanidine, tryptophan, and warfarin. Also be aware that you should not take Luvox CR with drugs that are metabolized by a certain liver enzyme which is referred to as CYP450. Your physician will check for any interactions.

Luvox CR Side Effects: Some Final Thoughts

Luvox CR side effects may prohibit or make it dangerous to drive or operate certain machinery. You should always avoid medications that have an effect on the brain or may impair your thinking or judgment or motor skills until you are very aware of how your body reacts to or becomes accustomed to your own specific Luvox CR side effects.

Information adapted from The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs

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