Luvox

So I've been through a great deal of anxiety the past six months and after working with a therapist and getting a neuropsychological report, I've been diagnosed with OCD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I finally got in with a psychiatrist a week ago and got some medication prescribed which Ive been really hoping for, because even with therapy I haven't been able to take the edge off of the anxiety I feel in my chest and gut. I was prescribed 50 mg of Luvox to take at night. Unfortunately since I've started taking it I've been waking up between 3:00 and 5:00 AM and not being able to go back to sleep. Has anyone else had this experience? My psychiatrist said it should go away as my body adjusts, and I also wonder if it's my anxiety keeping me awake too. I was also prescribed 50 mg of trazodone for sleep as needed but I'm afraid to take it because I have an addictive personality and if it helps me sleep I'm worried I'll think I need it every night. So I guess I'm just asking what some experiences people have had on Luvox and trazodone? Thank you!

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

Luvox has really helped me!! I take 75 mg. It doesn’t make me not be able to sleep, but I do have crazy dreams. I’d stick with it for a bit to see if it continues causing you trouble as it’s a great med for ocd and anxiety. If it’s still bad you can find something different!

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

Awesome, thank you so much for the support! I know it takes a little bit to get in my system so I'm gonna keep at it!☺️

Raven_

Date posted: Yesterday

They recommended taking it at night as it can make most feel drowsy or sedated. But some people get paradoxical insomnia. I would talk to them about just switching to take it in the morning. Trazodone is great for sleep it’s also considered non habit forming and a low risk of addiction. But I do take it sparingly as I don’t want getting good sleep to be med reliant

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

Thanks so much for the response! I did ask about taking it in the morning but for now I think my psychiatrist wants me to stay the course. I might take trazodone and try it out but like you said I don't want to get dependent on it.

brittany41930

Date posted: Yesterday

I was considering going on Luvox but I was worried about it having interactions with any future medications I may take and then having a problem of not being able to take one (over thinking) has anyone else had that problem with Luvox? I decided to try Prozac again instead but does Luvox seem to work better than Prozac?

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

I've only been on Luvox for a week now. I'm not sure if I've seen any difference yet but I know it can take up to 6 weeks before full effect so we'll see. I know people on Prozac too.

van_gibbs

Date posted: Yesterday

I take Revoc (100 mg per day), which is the same active substance as Luvox, according to my psychiatrist. It works very well for me, although I have some side effects... The first two weeks were very hard for me. I didn't feel well... But later I got better so I recommend sticking to it for a while! 😀

Anonymous

Date posted: 23h

Thank you for the support! I had a horrible night of sleep last night so it's hard but I'm gonna stick with it I know it's only been a week for me so hopefully the insomnia will go away soon!

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