Fluvoxamine Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains fluvoxamine, an antidepressant belonging to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is mainly used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which can cause repeated unwanted thoughts and a strong urge to perform certain actions repeatedly. Fluvoxamine helps regulate serotonin, a chemical messenger involved in mood and brain function. By increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain, it can help reduce unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors associated with OCD. The medicine can take time for the full effects to become noticeable, so take it regularly and follow your doctor's instructions.
Fluvoxamine Tablet
Additional Information
Pack Size
60 Tablets, 100 Tablets, 150 Tablets, 200 Tablets, 400 Tablets
Equivalent Brand
Luvox
Generic Name
Fluvoxamine
Indication
Anti Anxiety
Strength
50 mg, 100 mg
Manufacturer
Sun
Packaging
1*10
Pharmaceutical Form
Tablet
Fluvoxamine Tablets is listed in the following strengths:
Fluvoxamine 50 mg
Fluvoxamine 100 mg
Take Fluvoxamine Tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can take them with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet with water and do not change the dose or stop treatment suddenly without medical advice. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is nearly time for the next one. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
Fluvoxamine Tablets work in the central nervous system and belong to a group of medicines called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). They act on the small spaces between nerve cells, called synapses, where nerve cells communicate with each other. Nerve cells naturally release a chemical messenger called serotonin, which helps regulate mood, anxiety, and certain patterns of behavior. After serotonin sends its signals, it is normally taken back into the nerve cells through a process called reuptake. Fluvoxamine selectively slows down this reuptake process. As a result, more serotonin remains available in the space between nerve cells for a longer time, which helps support communication between them. With regular use over several weeks, these effects may help reduce intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and repetitive behaviors associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The medicine works gradually rather than providing immediate relief.
Fluvoxamine can cause side effects in some people. Commonly reported effects include:
• Digestive Discomfort
• Sleep Changes
• Neurological Mild Effects
• Autonomic Adjustments
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Serotonin Syndrome
• Mood Alterations
• Low Blood Sodium
Many side effects are mild, but contact your doctor if they continue, become severe, or interfere with your daily activities.
The following precautions should be considered when taking Fluvoxamine Tablet
Fluvoxamine Tablets are highly specialized, neuro-active prescription medications. They must only be initiated, adjusted, and managed under the direct supervision of a certified healthcare professional.
Patience is necessary during early treatment. While initial improvements in sleep or energy can manifest within 1 to 2 weeks, it typically takes several weeks of consistent daily use to realize the full therapeutic benefits for anxiety or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Fluvoxamine strongly inhibits specific liver enzymes (such as CYP1A2) responsible for breaking down other medications. It is strictly contraindicated with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs, like linezolid), thioridazine, pimozide, tizanidine, and ramelteon. Combining these can cause life-threatening complications like severe sedation or Serotonin Syndrome. Inform your doctor of every prescription, over-the-counter medicine, or herbal supplement you consume.
Exercise caution if you are taking blood thinners (like warfarin) or regular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen). Fluvoxamine compromises serotonin uptake in blood platelets, which significantly elevates your risk of abnormal bleeding or skin bruising.
Pay close attention to emotional changes, particularly during the first few weeks of therapy or following a dose adjustment. Contact your doctor immediately if you or a family member notice clinical worsening, severe insomnia, behavioral changes, extreme restlessness, or thoughts of self-harm.
Fully inform your practitioner if you have a personal or family history of bipolar disorder (manic depression), unmanaged narrow-angle glaucoma, liver or kidney disease, seizures, bleeding disorders, or low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia).
Do not consume alcohol while taking Fluvoxamine. Alcohol can dangerously amplify the central nervous system side effects, exacerbating drowsiness and decreasing mental clarity.
Fluvoxamine Tablet is listed by Medi Health Plus. Before purchasing, check the medicine name, strength, formulation, manufacturer, packaging, batch details, and expiry date. Use it only according to your doctor's instructions, and do not select a strength or change the dose on your own.
