Luvox Oral
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Generic Name: FLUVOXAMINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (flew-VOX-uh-meen)
Luvox Oral Uses
Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD). It helps decrease persistent/unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to
perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking)
that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine belongs to a class of drugs known
as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This medication works by
helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters
such as serotonin) in the brain.
How To Use Luvox Oral
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist
before you start using fluvoxamine and each time you get a refill. If you have
any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food,
usually once daily at bedtime, or twice daily, or as directed by your
doctor.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy. For children, the dosage may also be based on their age and gender. To
reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and
gradually increase your dose.
The maximum recommended daily dose is 300 milligrams for
people aged 12 years and older and 200 milligrams for children up to 11
years.
Doses greater than 100 milligrams in adults or 50
milligrams in children should be given as 2 equally divided doses. If the doses
are not equal, then the larger dose should be given at bedtime. Consult your
doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not
increase your dose or take this medication more often than prescribed. Your
condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of serious side effects may
be increased.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each
day.
It is important to continue taking this medication as
prescribed even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without
consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is
abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased to reduce side
effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
It may take 3 weeks or longer before this drug takes
effect. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or
worsens.
Also see more information on Luvox from the
Physician's Desk Reference
drug library.
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