Fluvoxamine belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). A class of drugs is a group of medications that work similarly. These drugs are often using to treat similar conditions.
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Fluvoxamine is a prescription drug. It comes as a tablet or capsule that you take by mouth. Fluvoxamine oral capsule is only available as a generic drug.
Fluvoxamine belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). A class of drugs is a group of medications that work similarly. These drugs are often using to treat similar conditions.
Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. It helps increase the amount of a chemical in your brain called serotonin. This change helps treat the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:
Generic: Fluvoxamine
Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years)
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)
It has not been confirmed that fluvoxamine is safe and effective for people younger than 18.
Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older)
Older adults are more likely to be more sensitive to fluvoxamine and may process the drug more slowly. As a result, a higher amount of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects.
Your doctor may adjust your dosage to keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body.
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.
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For pregnant women: Fluvoxamine is a category C pregnancy drug. That means two things:
Talk to your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This drug should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk. Your doctor may decide that another drug is safer for you during your pregnancy.
If you become pregnant while taking this drug, call your doctor right away.
For women who are breastfeeding: Fluvoxamine is passed into breast milk and may cause side effects in a breastfed child. Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication.
For seniors: Older adults are more likely to be more sensitive to fluvoxamine and may process the drug more slowly. As a result, a higher amount of a drug stays in the body for a longer time. This raises the risk of side effects, deficient sodium levels.
For children: The safety and effectiveness of fluvoxamine extended-release capsules have not been established in people younger than 18.
Sometimes, you may miss the medicine due to a busy schedule, but there is nothing to worry about the missed dose. It will not have any effect on the effectiveness of the whole treatment. You can always set a reminder to make sure that you do not miss any dose in the future. After you have taken a dose, use the alarm for the next one so that there is no time lag and your treatment runs appropriately.
Take the dose prescribed by your physician, but if by mistake you took the higher dose than prescribed, then there is no need to panic and freak out for it. Just look at how the body reacts to the overdose. If the observation is typical, you should be relaxed and do not worry. It has not affected the body, but if you feel uncomfortable or your body begins reacting irregularly, immediately visit your physician, but do not panic. Your doctor will help and provide you a solution for the problem. Relax and adopt the solution suggested by the physician.
Fluvoxamine oral capsule may cause drowsiness. It can also cause other side effects.
The side effects for this drug are slightly different for adults and children.
Side effects for both adults and children can include:
Additional side effects for children can include:
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Pack Size | 100 Tablets, 150 Tablets, 200 Tablets, 300 Tablets, 400 Tablets |
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Equivalent Brand | FlukaTablets |
Generic Name | Fluvoxamine |
Indication | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
Strength | 100 mg |
Packaging | 10 tablet in 1 strip |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablets |
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