Luvox (fluvoxamine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat social anxiety disorder (social phobia) or obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Yes, Fluvoxin is used to treat social anxiety disorder. It is anxiety related to interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life. Fluvoxin is also used for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks. In OCD, a person experiences unwanted thoughts and the irresistible desire to perform certain actions over and over. These thoughts and desires do not go away and make it bothersome for the person.

Yes, a common side effect of Fluvoxin is sleepiness. It may also affect your ability to think clearly, make decisions, or react quickly. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until and unless you know how Fluvoxin affects you.

You should not take Fluvoxin if you are allergic to it, if you are taking another medicine to treat depression called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), or if you have stopped taking an MAOI within the last 14 days. This is because taking both these medicines close in time together may cause serious and sometimes fatal reactions like high body temperature, convulsions, and even coma.

There is no evidence that Fluvoxin causes dependence. But, it is possible that patients may experience withdrawal symptoms on sudden discontinuation of Fluvoxin. Usually, the withdrawal symptoms are mild and go away on their own within 2 weeks.

It takes a long time for Fluvoxin to start working. However, you may see an improvement in your sleep, appetite and energy levels within 1-2 weeks of starting Fluvoxin. While, conditions like depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.

Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that wont 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).

14.5% of the sample gained >7% of their initial body weight. 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.

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.

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.

Yes, the use of Fluvoxin may cause serious health risks. These may include increased risks of suicidal thoughts and actions, mania, bleeding problems, convulsions, visual problems, and low sodium levels in the blood.

Fluvoxamine oral capsule may cause drowsiness.

Sleep, energy, or appetite may show some improvement within the first 1-2 weeks. Improvement in these physical symptoms can be an important early signal that the medication is working. Depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may need up to 6-8 weeks to fully improve.

Fluvoxin may either cause weight gain or weight loss. The weight loss could be due to loss of appetite. However, the chances of having weight gain or loss is not known. As compared to other anti-depressants, there is no significant change in body weight with Fluvoxin in the majority of people.

1.1 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder LUVOX CR Capsules are indicated for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), as defined in the DSM-IV.

No, instead of stopping the medicine by yourself, consult your doctor who will gradually reduce the dose before stopping it completely. This is done because sudden discontinuation of Fluvoxin may cause withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include anxiety, irritability, high or low mood, feeling restless or changes in sleep habits, headache, sweating, nausea, dizziness, electric shock-like sensations, shaking, and confusion.

As an SSRI, fluvoxamine increases the amount of serotonin the brain releases and reduces how fast neurotransmitter receptors uptake the chemical. When there is more serotonin present in the brain, mood stabilizes, and the person feels less depressed.