Luvox (Fluvoxamine)

What is Luvox?

Luvox falls under the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is an anti-depressant.

What is Luvox used for?

Social phobia, primarily known as social anxiety disorder, is treated by the usage of Luvox. This drug also helps in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders in the brain, which can involve chronic thoughts and actions.

How does Luvox work?

Luvox works by affecting certain unbalanced chemicals in brain that result in obsessive-compulsive disorders and thus, help in the treatment.

How to use Luvox

One must take this medicine exactly as it is prescribed by the doctor. Follow all instructions carefully that are given over the prescription label.

The entire pill has to be taken completely, and can be taken with or without food.

Luvox warnings and precautions

Be careful that Luvox tablets are neither taken in larger amounts than prescribed nor are they taken for a longer duration of time.

If one wishes to discontinue this drug, he or she must not do it abruptly. One shall first consult the doctor; else it can pose serious side effects to the patient’s health.

These capsules should not be crushed or opened before taking. This can cause a lot of release of the drug at one go and can be fatal.

While you are taking Luvox medicines do not consume high amount of alcohol, as this can affect the mechanism of action of the drug and can be dangerous for your health.

What do I do if I have missed a Luvox dose?

If you have missed your Luvox dose you should take it as soon as you remember about it, but do not take the missed dose if it’s already time for the next one.

What do I do if I have taken a Luvox overdose?

If you have taken a Luvox overdose you should immediately consult your doctor. 

Luvox interactions

While you are under the medication of Luvox, do not consume any other medicine which is for pain, fever, arthritis, or swelling. These medicines include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Voltaren, Feldene, Relafen, Lodine, and many others. Taking these medicines with Luvox concurrently can be hazardous and may result in easy bleeding or bruising.

Luvox can also interact with other medicines like anti-depressants, medicines used for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, allergy pills, narcotic pain medicines, sleeping pills, or muscle relaxants.

Also, inform your doctor beforehand if you are already taking any over-the-counter pills, or any herbal products, vitamins, or minerals. Speak to your doctor before taking these medicines along with Luvox.

Luvox side effects

• If an allergic reaction happens after the consumption of Luvox, immediately consult your doctor. These allergies can include hives, skin rash, breathing trouble, or swelling on face or lips.
• There can be some other deteriorating side effects of Luvox, like mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks, improper sleep, hallucinations, and a feeling of as if you might pass out. One must stop taking the drug if such symptoms occur and talk to the doctor without delay.
• Difficulty in concentrating, high fever, chills, goosebumps, low coordination, overactive reflexes, stiff muscles, sweating and uneven heartbeats are some other side effects of Luvox.
• There can be some minor side effects of Luvox also, which include less appetite, nausea, drowsiness and dizziness, impotence, difficulty in having orgasm, and strange dreams. Consult your doctor if any such symptoms are seen after the consumption of Luvox.
• Thinking or reactions of a patient can be impaired due to the consumption of Luvox.