Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over) and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life).
What is fluvoxamine used for?
Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and is used for other conditions, including depression. Fluvoxamine is not FDA-approved for the treatment of any infection
When should I take fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine is usually taken at night. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Is fluvoxamine used for depression?
Fluvoxamine may also be helpful when prescribed “off-label” for major depressive disorder (MDD), social phobia (also known as social anxiety disorder), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, and eating disorders including bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.
Is fluvoxamine good for anxiety?
Randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled studies have shown that fluvoxamine is effective in patients with panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), reducing both the number of panic attacks and the level of anxiety.
Does fluvoxamine help you sleep?
In the present study, it was shown that fluvoxamine was associated with an improvement of depressive symptoms and sleep status (objective PSG parameters and self-report questionnaires) during this 8-week study.
Can fluvoxamine cause weight gain?
For all medications except fluoxetine, which did not have significant weight gain, the others (clomipramine, citalopram, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline) were associated with statistically significant weight gain over the 2.5 year duration of study.
Does fluvoxamine raise blood pressure?
Taking Luvox with these types of medicines may cause a serious reaction with a sudden increase in body temperature, extremely high blood pressure and severe convulsions.
What does fluvoxamine do to the brain?
Fluvoxamine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.
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