Luvox and Deep venous thrombosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Deep venous thrombosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Luvox (fluvoxamine maleate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Yaz, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Deep venous thrombosis when taking Luvox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,486 people who have side effects when taking Luvox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Luvox?

Luvox has active ingredients of fluvoxamine maleate. It is often used in obsessive-compulsive disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 13,439 Luvox users. Check the latest studies of Luvox.

What is Deep venous thrombosis?

Deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis) is found to be associated with 2,068 drugs and 2,966 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Deep venous thrombosis.

On Jul, 17, 2026

12,486 people reported to have side effects when taking Luvox.
Among them, 29 people (0.23%) have Deep venous thrombosis.

Could Luvox cause Deep venous thrombosis?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Luvox when they have Deep venous thrombosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Deep venous thrombosis when taking Luvox? *

female: 70.37 %
male: 29.63 %

What is the age of people who have Deep venous thrombosis when taking Luvox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Luvox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Deep venous thrombosis? *

Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 14 people, 48.28%
Pain: 6 people, 20.69%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 17.24%
Emotional Distress: 4 people, 13.79%
Psychiatric Decompensation (worsening of symptoms to the state of a serious mental disorder): 4 people, 13.79%
Gallbladder Injury: 4 people, 13.79%
Injury: 3 people, 10.34%
Fear: 3 people, 10.34%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 2 people, 6.90%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 6.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 7 people, 24.14%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 4 people, 13.79%
Panic Disorder: 2 people, 6.90%
Heart Rate Increased: 2 people, 6.90%
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): 2 people, 6.90%
Back Pain: 2 people, 6.90%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 6.90%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 6.90%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 6.90%
Pain: 2 people, 6.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Luvox:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Deep venous thrombosis:

Deep venous thrombosis (2,068 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Deep venous thrombosis:

Deep venous thrombosis (2,966 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Pang, T., & Gudi, A., "Chest pain following the use of fluvoxamine in depression", Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2018 Jan .
Pang, T., & Gudi, A., "Chest pain following the use of fluvoxamine in depression", Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluvoxamine maleate (the active ingredients of Luvox) and Luvox (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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