* Generic Name: fluvoxamine maleate tablets
* Brand Name: Luvox
* What is fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* What are the possible side effects of fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox
CR)?
* What is the most important information I should know about
fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* How should I take fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* What happens if I miss a dose (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* What happens if I overdose (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* What should I avoid while taking fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* What other drugs will affect fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
* Where can I get more information (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
What is fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
antidepressant. Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may
be unbalanced in people with obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Fluvoxamine is used to treat social anxiety disorder (social
phobia), or obsessive-compulsive disorders involving recurring thoughts
or actions.
Fluvoxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What are the possible side effects of fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:
skin rash, blisters, or hives; fever, joint pain; difficult
breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, 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), more depressed, or have thoughts
about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have;
* anxiety, racing thoughts, risk-taking behavior, sleep problems
(insomnia), feelings of extreme happiness or irritability;
* blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or
seeing halos around lights;
* seizure (convulsions);
* changes in weight or appetite;
* easy bruising or unusual bleeding;
* low levels of sodium in the body--headache, confusion, memory
problems, severe weakness, loss of coordination, feeling
unsteady; or
* severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high
fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors,
feeling like you might pass out.
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin
syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating,
shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of
coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Common side effects may include:
* drowsiness, dizziness;
* shaking, feeling anxious;
* depressed mood;
* sleep problems (insomnia);
* upset stomach, gas, loss of appetite;
* nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
* dry mouth, yawning;
* sore throat;
* muscle pain;
* sweating, rash;
* heavy menstrual periods; or
* decreased sex drive, abnormal ejaculation, trouble having an
orgasm.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about fluvoxamine
(Luvox, Luvox CR)?
You should not take fluvoxamine if you are also using alosetron,
pimozide, ramelteon, thioridazine, or tizanidine.
Do not use fluvoxamine within 14 days before or 14 days after you have
taken an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid,
methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline,
and tranylcypromine.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an
antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report
any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin
syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating,
shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of
coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Do not stop using desvenlafaxine without first talking to your doctor.
Luvox Patient Information including How Should I Take
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fluvoxamine
(Luvox, Luvox CR)?
You should not take fluvoxamine if you are allergic to it, or if you
are also using alosetron, pimozide, ramelteon, thioridazine, or
tizanidine.
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, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
To make sure fluvoxamine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have
ever had:
* liver or kidney disease;
* narrow-angle glaucoma;
* heart disease, high blood pressure, or a stroke;
* a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
* seizures or epilepsy;
* bipolar disorder (manic depression); or
* low levels or sodium in your blood (an electrolyte imbalance).
Some medicines can interact with fluvoxamine and cause a serious
condition called serotonin syndrome. Be sure your doctor knows if you
also take stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products, or
medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease,
migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea
and vomiting. Ask your doctor before making any changes in how or when
you take your medications.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an
antidepressant. Your doctor should check your progress at regular
visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes
in your mood or symptoms.
Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant while taking this
medicine. Fluvoxamine may cause serious lung problems or other
complications in a newborn if you take the medication during late
pregnancy. However, you may have a relapse of OCD symptoms if you
stop taking fluvoxamine. Do not start or stop taking this medicine
during pregnancy without your doctor's advice.
Fluvoxamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You
should not breast-feed while you are using fluvoxamine.
Do not give this medicine to anyone under 18 years old without medical
advice.
How should I take fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
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.
You may take fluvoxamine with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow
it whole.
You should not stop using fluvoxamine suddenly. Follow your doctor's
instructions about tapering your dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle
tightly closed when not in use.
Luvox Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose
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What happens if I miss a dose (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if
it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of fluvoxamine.
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) for pain, arthritis, fever, or swelling. This includes
aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib
(Celebrex), diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and
others. Using an NSAID with fluvoxamine may cause you to bruise or
bleed easily.
Fluvoxamine may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or
operating machinery until you know how fluvoxamine will affect you.
What other drugs will affect fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
Taking fluvoxamine with other drugs that make you sleepy can worsen
this effect. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, opioid
medication, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or
seizures.
Many drugs can interact with fluvoxamine. Not all possible interactions
are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and
any you start or stop using, especially:
* methadone, mexiletine, St. John's wort,
theophylline, tramadol, tryptophan (also called
L-tryptophan);
* a diuretic or "water pill";
* a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven;
* medicine to treat anxiety, mood disorders, thought disorders, or
mental illness--such as clozapine, lithium,
antidepressants, or antipsychotics;
* migraine headache medicine--sumatriptan, rizatriptan,
zolmitriptan, and others; or
* a sedative--diazepam, alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam,
Valium, Xanax.
This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with
fluvoxamine. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any
healthcare provider who treats you.
Where can I get more information (Luvox, Luvox CR)?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluvoxamine.
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