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Brand Names: Luvox, Luvox CRGeneric Name: fluvoxamine (Pronunciation: floo VOX a meen)
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:
Less serious side effects may include:
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. Next Page: (Page 1 of 3) Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. 
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