Fluvoxamine is generally used in treatment of anxiety disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia and post traumatic stress disorder
Side effects
Delayed ejaculation
Drowsiness
Erectile dysfunction
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Restlessness
Stomach upset
Vomiting
Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Fluvoxamine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Fluvoxamine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It makes the condition better by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms e disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Fluvoxamine a controlled substance, narcotic, addictive? Fluvoxamine is not a controlled substance, narcotic or addictive
Q. Is Fluvoxamine a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or benzo? Fluvoxamine is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or benzo. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Q. Is Fluvoxamine safe? Fluvoxamine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Fluvoxamine like Xanax, Luvox, and Prozac? Luvox is the brand name of Fluvoxamine. Fluvoxamine and Prozac (fluoxetine) belongs to same class of medications however they differ in the dose to be taken, duration of action and the side effects they produce. Xanax (alprazolam) is a different drug from different class used to treat anxiety disorder
Q. Can Fluvoxamine be taken with ibuprofen? Fluvoxamine when taken with ibuprofen may lead to increased bruising or bleeding
Q. Does Fluvoxamine make you sleepy, cause hair loss, weight gain or loss, get you high, and make you tired? Fluvoxamine can make you sleepy, gain weight or lose, get you high and tired. Generally Fluvoxamine does not cause hair loss.
Expert Advice
Fluvoxamine effectively treats a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.It should be taken at night with or without food.Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Fluvoxamine affects you.Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.The addiction/dependence potential of Fluvoxamine is very less.Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Product Details
SKU: PC-36283 Product Description: Fluvoxin CR 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.