What is Luvox
Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor which helps patients suffering from an obsessive compulsive disorder. This medication relieves anxiety and unpleasant thoughts that make a person repeat everyday tasks.
Furthermore, Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) is also considered to be an antidepressant and may be used to treat other conditions, such as panic disorders, premenstrual syndrome or traumatic stress.
Lastly, Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) may also be described as a white to off white, odorless, crystalline powder which is sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in Ethanol and Chloroform and practically insoluble in Diethyl Ether.
How to use Medicine
Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) must be taken by mouth, with or without food and usually once a day at bedtime, or twice a day. It is necessary that you take this medication as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist and you must be sure to consult them pertaining to any further queries that you may have. The dosage prescribed for Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) is based on the patients medical condition and response to therapy. However, for children the dosage prescribed for this medication may also be based on their age and gender.
Furthermore, in order to reduce risk of side effects you may experience, your health care professional may commence prescription of a low dose of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) and then gradually increase your dosage. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medication is three hundred milligrams for individuals twelve years and older and two hundred milligrams for children up to eleven years. It may take up to eight weeks to experience the desired effects of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate).
Lastly, just after commencement of treatment with Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) your health care professional will take extra care while monitoring your condition and whenever a change has been made to your dosage. It is necessary that you refrain from discontinuing your prescribed medication even if you feel well. Be sure that you do not stop taking Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) without first consulting your health care professional.
Luvox Precaution
It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate), they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, psychiatric disorders such as bipolar or manic depressive disorders, stomach or intestinal ulcers, suicidal attempts, liver complications, seizures or low sodium in the blood.
Furthermore, your health care professional will advise caution, while using Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) in the case of children or adolescent patients.
Store Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F or 15 to 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture. This medication must be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.
Luvox Uses
Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD). This medication may also be used to treat depression and other conditions as determined by your health care professional.
Overdose
In case of an overdose of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Furthermore, symptoms of an overdose of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) may cause one to experience drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea and dizziness.
You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate), monitor your progress and check for side effects. Do not let anyone else take your medication and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Furthermore, whilst on a course of this medication you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive since, this medication passes into breast milk. Avoid consuming alcohol, and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol, whilst on an ongoing course of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate). It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. You must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
Luvox Side effects
While on an ongoing course of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
Sometimes, Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) may cause the patient to experience mild headaches, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and a dry mouth.
Furthermore, Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) may also cause the patient to experience insomnia, mild rashes, itching, swelling, an upset stomach, myalgia, body tremors and a tingling sensation.
If you are on an ongoing course of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.
Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.
Sometimes, Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) interacts with various medications, such as Alosetron, Cisapride, Diazepam, Pimozide, Ramelteon, Sibutramine, Thioridazine, Olanzapine, Clozapine and Tizanidine.
Furthermore, Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) also interacts with various other medications, such as Furazolidone, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Moclobemide, Phenelzine, Procarbazine, Rasagiline, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine and Furosemide.
Lastly, Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) also interacts with various other medications, such as Ibuprofen, Methadone, Carbamazepine, Mexiletine, Phenytoin, Melatonin, Tacrine, Propranolol and Theophylline.
Missed Dose
It is important that you do not take a double dose of Luvox (Fluvoxamine maleate) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.
Dosages
50, 100mg
Quantity
30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 270, 360 pills
Related Categories:
Antidepressants
Related Medications:
Paxil, Prozac
