Luvox
Fluvoxamine 50mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression. An SSRI.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Fluvoxamine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 50 · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Luvox on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Faverin
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- social anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; hypersensitivity to fluvoxamine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; insomnia; tremor
- Moderate side effects
- anxiety; palpitations; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in the original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors; alcohol; caffeine
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children and adolescents.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive; avoid rapid discontinuation; monitor for suicidal ideation
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal behaviour, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fluvoxamine 50mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression. An SSRI.
Mechanism of action
Fluvoxamine increases serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft by selectively inhibiting its reuptake into presynaptic neurons, thereby enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary after medical consultation. Breastfeeding: Small amounts excreted; use with caution.
Luvox is a well-known brand of fluvoxamine, a medication used to manage symptoms associated with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. This active ingredient is also marketed under the name Faverin, produced by manufacturers such as Abbott, and is available in tablet form in strengths of 50mg and 100mg.
Buying Luvox online
Generic fluvoxamine, much of it made in India, represents a more affordable alternative to the original Abbott brand for expats living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care to ensure proper monitoring and oversight of health requirements.
Is the Luvox on SGMeds a generic?
Yes. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (fluvoxamine) at the strength you choose, not the original Luvox made by Abbott. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
How much does Luvox cost in Singapore?
Luvox comes in 50 and 100mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →What other brands contain the same active ingredient as Luvox?
In other countries, fluvoxamine is also sold as Faverin.
What does Luvox treat?
Luvox is used for obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depressive disorder.
How long does Luvox take to work?
Luvox usually starts to work within 2 to 4 weeks. Timing differs from person to person.
What are the side effects of Luvox?
The most common side effects of fluvoxamine are nausea, drowsiness (somnolence), insomnia and tremor. Less common ones are anxiety, palpitations and abdominal pain. Serious side effects include a reaction to too much serotonin (serotonin syndrome) and suicidal behaviour. Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
Can I drink alcohol with Luvox?
Alcohol can interact with fluvoxamine, so ask a doctor or pharmacist whether you can drink while you take Luvox.
What does Luvox interact with?
Fluvoxamine can interact with older antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) and caffeine. Before you start Luvox, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
Can I buy Luvox over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Luvox: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Luvox to Singapore?
Yes. Parcels go to Singapore and Malaysia by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
How ordering works →What you will receive
Luvox is the originator brand name, made by Abbott. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Abbott and do not ship the original Luvox.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Fluvoxamine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.