Luvox and Staphylococcal infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Staphylococcal infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Luvox (fluvoxamine maleate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Pristiq, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Staphylococcal infection 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 Staphylococcal infection?

Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria) is found to be associated with 1,722 drugs and 1,898 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Staphylococcal infection.

On Jul, 17, 2026

12,486 people reported to have side effects when taking Luvox.
Among them, 41 people (0.33%) have Staphylococcal infection.

Could Luvox cause Staphylococcal infection?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Luvox when they have Staphylococcal infection? *

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

female: 48.65 %
male: 51.35 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Luvox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Staphylococcal infection? *

Weight Increased: 14 people, 34.15%
Fungal Skin Infection: 13 people, 31.71%
Fall: 12 people, 29.27%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 11 people, 26.83%
Pain: 11 people, 26.83%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 11 people, 26.83%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 26.83%
Aggression: 11 people, 26.83%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 24.39%
Road Traffic Accident: 10 people, 24.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 8 people, 19.51%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 6 people, 14.63%
Diabetes: 6 people, 14.63%
Drug Dependence: 6 people, 14.63%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 6 people, 14.63%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 9.76%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 7.32%
Hiv Infection: 2 people, 4.88%
Change In Sustained Attention: 2 people, 4.88%
Schizophreniform Disorder (mental disorder is diagnosed when the symptom criteria for schizophrenia are met, but the duration is too short and social and occupational functioning): 2 people, 4.88%

* 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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