Luvox

Uses of Luvox

Luvox is commonly used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that causes unwanted repeated thoughts, or obsessions, and routines or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) related to these thoughts.

Precautions and Warnings

Luvox should not be taken while you are using certain other medicines. Before taking Luvox, tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section for more details.

Do not stop taking Luvox without talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping too quickly may cause serious side effects. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms.

• Anxiety, irritability, or high or low mood
• Feeling restless
• Changes in sleep habits
• Headache
• Sweating or shaking
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Electric-shock like feelings
• Confusion

Luvox can make you feel tired or affect your thinking and reaction time. Do not drive or do other activities that require alertness and coordination until you know how fluvoxamine affects you.

Tell your healthcare provider if you smoke, as smoking may affect the absorption of this medicine.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using fluvoxamine?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if Luvox is right for you.

In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.

• Liver problems
• Kidney problems
• Heart problems
• Bipolar disorder or mania
• Seizures (or a history of seizures)
• Low sodium levels in the blood
• High blood pressure
• History of a stroke
• Any bleeding problems

Taking Luvox later in pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of certain problems in your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take Luvox while you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Luvox may pass into your breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take Luvox while breastfeeding.

Dosage

Luvox is usually taken two times per day with or without food.

Typically patients begin at a low dose of medicine and the dose is increased slowly over several weeks.

The dose usually ranges from 50 mg to 300 mg. Only your health care provider can determine the correct dose for you.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Indigestion, upset stomach, loss of appetite
• Sleepiness
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Anxiety
• Trouble sleeping
• Sweating
• Shaking
• Sexual problems
• Dry mouth
• Stuffy nose, sore throat
• Unusual taste
• Peeing more often
• Muscle pain
• Yawning