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Luvox Drug Center
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Luvox (fluvoxamine) is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Fluvoxamine is used to treat social anxiety disorder (social phobia) or obsessive-compulsive disorders. Luvox is taken orally in tablet form. Side effects can include loss of appetite, dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, decreased sex drive, or unusual dreams. Other side effects can also occur.
Fluvoxamine can pose a risk of problems to an unborn baby and should be taken by pregnant women only when the potential benefits of the drug outweigh the risks to the fetus. Fluvoxamine is secreted in human breast milk. The decision of whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug should take into account the potential for serious adverse effects from exposure to fluvoxamine in the nursing infant.
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Luvox Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Fluvoxamine Maleate (fluvoxamine maleate) Tablets are indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), as defined in DSM-III-R or DSM-IV. The obsessions or compulsions cause marked distress, are time-consuming, or significantly interfere with social or occupational functioning.
Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses or images (obsessions) that are ego-dystonic and/or repetitive, purposeful, and intentional behaviors (co...
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Luvox Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Luvox Consumer Information: Uses
Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease persistent/unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.
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