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Brand Names: Luvox, Luvox CR

Generic Name: fluvoxamine (Pronunciation: floo VOX a meen)

• 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?

What is fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?

Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause 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 other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fluvoxamine 100 mg-APO

brown, imprinted with APO, FLU 100

Fluvoxamine 100 mg-BAR

oval, brown, imprinted with b, 969 100

Fluvoxamine 100 mg-EON

round, beige, imprinted with E 157

Fluvoxamine 100 mg-MYL

oval, orange, imprinted with M414

Fluvoxamine 100 mg-TEV

oblong, pink, imprinted with 9 3, 57

Fluvoxamine 25 mg-BAR

oval, white, imprinted with b, 967

Fluvoxamine 25 mg-EON

round, white, imprinted with E 17

Fluvoxamine 25 mg-MYL

oval, orange, imprinted with M407

Fluvoxamine 25 mg-TEV

oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 72

Fluvoxamine 50 mg-APO

round, gold, imprinted with APO, F50

Fluvoxamine 50 mg-BAR

oval, yellow, imprinted with b, 968 50

Fluvoxamine 50 mg-EON

round, orange, imprinted with E 27

Fluvoxamine 50 mg-MYL

oval, orange, imprinted with M412

Fluvoxamine 50 mg-TEV

oblong, yellow, imprinted with 9 3, 56

Luvox 100 mg

elliptical, beige, imprinted with SOLVAY 4210

Luvox 50 mg

oval, yellow, imprinted with SOLVAY 4205

What are the possible side effects of fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms 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), depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• seizure (convulsions);
• unusual thoughts or behavior;
• anxiety, restlessness, memory problems, trouble concentrating, hallucinations, feeling like you might pass out;
• high fever, chills or goose bumps, loss of coordination, overactive reflexes, stiff muscles; or
• confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, and rapid breathing.

Less serious side effects may include:

• loss of appetite, weight loss;
• dry mouth, mild nausea or upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• dizziness, drowsiness;
• decreased sex drive, impotence, trouble having an orgasm; or
• unusual dreams.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. 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)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to fluvoxamine, or if you are also taking alosetron (Lotronex), tizanidine (Zanaflex), thioridazine (Mellaril), pimozide (Orap), or an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam). Some of these medications can cause serious or life-threatening drug interactions when taken within 14 days before or after taking fluvoxamine.

You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an this medication, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms 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), depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

There are many other medicines that can cause serious medical problems if you take them together with fluvoxamine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.