Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Mixing It With Alcohol
Fluvoxamine side effects include:
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Weight changes
- Dry mouth
- Tremors
- Sweating
- Rash outbreaks
- Sexual issues
- Diarrhea
Interactions: Food and Drugs
Most foods are fine to eat in conjunction with Luvox. Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice as this tends to inhibit an enzyme in the liver that is used to flush out fluvoxamine. You should also cut down on caffeine intake. Excess caffeine can heighten the side effects of the drug, especially in large quantities.
You should never take Luvox while on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) — like Parnate and Nardil — because this can result in a toxic and life-threatening reaction. You need to be off MAOIs for at least two weeks before starting a regime of Fluvoxamine. Consult with your doctor if you are taking any of the following prescription medications: warfarin (Coumadin), theophylline (Quibron), tolbutamide, phenytoin (Dilantin), alprazolam (Xanax), carbamazepine (Tegretol), triazolam (Halcion), zolpidem (Ambien), diazepam (Valium), beta blockers, verapamil (Calan), diltiazem (Cardizem), nifedipine (Adalat), other antidepressants, hormones (estrogen) and antipsychotics. You should also avoid taking St. John’s wort.
Blackouts
Among the common side effects of Luvox and alcohol consumption, a person may experience blackouts when combing the two drugs. One of the most common side effects of Luvox is drowsiness — a symptom that gets heightened when alcohol is thrown into the mix. This is one reason why it is not recommended to mix alcohol and Luvox (or any antidepressant for that matter), especially if you are new to the drug.

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Speak to an Intake Coordinator now.352.771.2700Apart from alcohol, there are other drugs you should avoid when taking Fluvoxamine. The most dangerous of these interactions are monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Mixing fluvoxamine and MAOIs can create a toxic situation and should be avoided at all costs. There is also a small chance of overdosing while taking Luvox, though fatal overdoses are rare. If you think you are experiencing an overdose, seek immediate emergency medical care to flush out your system. Common Luvox overdose symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and drowsiness.
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