Generic name: fluvoxamine [ floo-VOX-a-meen ]
Brand names: Luvox, Luvox CR
Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (100 mg; 150 mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
What is fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Fluvoxamine is used to treat symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults and children at least 8 years old.
Fluvoxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide. Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Do not stop using fluvoxamine without first asking your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take fluvoxamine if you are allergic to it.
Do not use fluvoxamine within 14 days before or 14 days after you have taken an MAO inhibitor. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine,
