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Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used particularly for obsessive-compulsive disorder. It affects several drug-metabolising enzymes and has important interactions. Listed uses include obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depressive disorder.

Luvox

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

50 · 100mg

Fluvoxamine 50mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression. An SSRI.

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Key points

  • Do not stop fluvoxamine suddenly because withdrawal and symptom recurrence can occur.
  • Interaction screening is essential before adding prescription, over-the-counter or herbal products.
  • New suicidal thinking, mania or serotonin-syndrome symptoms require prompt care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on mental-health assessment and interaction checks; ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Important safety checks

Review bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, seizures, bleeding risk, low sodium, liver disease, pregnancy and all serotonergic or sedating medicines. Avoid monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for suicidal intent, severe agitation with fever and stiffness, seizure, severe confusion, fainting, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.

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