Fluvoxamine Maleate - Fluvoxamine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Fluvoxamine Maleate.
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• flew-VOX-uh-meen

Medicinal Applications

• Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).
• This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain.

Fluvoxamine Maleate Storage Instructions

• Store at, or below room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually once daily at bedtime, with or without food; or as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• If your doctor decides to use a dose larger than 100 mg, it is recommended to take this drug twice daily.
• If you take this drug twice daily and one dose is larger than the other, take the larger dose at bedtime.
• Consult your pharmacist.
• It is important to continue taking this medication as directed even if you feel well.
• Do not stop taking this medication, change your dose, or take it more often than prescribed without consulting your doctor.
• It may take up to several weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect.

Read Before Using Fluvoxamine Maleate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, constipation, upset stomach, or dry mouth may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication has also been used to treat depression and/or a type of eating disorder (bulimia).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
• Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (for example, furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks, and avoid taking thioridazine within 5 weeks, before or after treatment with this medication.
• Also, avoid taking certain antihistamines (for example, astemizole, terfenadine), cisapride, or pimozide with this medication.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.
• This drug is not recommended for use with.

Fluvoxamine Maleate Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.