Luvox and Sepsis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sepsis is reported as a side effect among people who take Luvox (fluvoxamine maleate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zofran, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sepsis 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 13,440 Luvox users. Check the latest studies of Luvox.

What is Sepsis?

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death) is found to be associated with 2,526 drugs and 3,260 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sepsis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

12,486 people reported to have side effects when taking Luvox.
Among them, 97 people (0.78%) have Sepsis.

Among these 97 people:

How long have people been on Luvox when they have Sepsis? *

What is the gender of people who have Sepsis when taking Luvox? *

female: 59.14 %
male: 40.86 %

What is the age of people who have Sepsis when taking Luvox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Luvox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sepsis? *

Fever: 21 people, 21.65%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 15 people, 15.46%
Urinary Tract Infection: 15 people, 15.46%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 15 people, 15.46%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 13 people, 13.40%
Pneumonia: 11 people, 11.34%
Feeling Abnormal: 11 people, 11.34%
Pain: 11 people, 11.34%
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 10 people, 10.31%
Infusion Site Erythema (reddening of the skin at infusion site): 10 people, 10.31%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 15 people, 15.46%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 13 people, 13.40%
Pain: 6 people, 6.19%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 5.15%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 4 people, 4.12%
Constipation: 4 people, 4.12%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 4.12%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 4 people, 4.12%
Depressive Symptom: 3 people, 3.09%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 3.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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