Generic Luvox

Fluvoxamine 50/100mg

Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant which inhibits serotonin reuptake. It does not significantly bind to alpha-adrenergic, histamine or cholinergic receptors.

Usage.

Fluvoxamine is used to treat:

• obsessive-compulsive disorder
• major depression;
• panic disorder;
• anxiety disorders in children
  

Drug interactions.

Fluvoxamine may interact with such drugs, as:

• pimozide,
• thioridazine,
• mesoridazine,
• cisapride,
• MAO inhibitors

Fluvoxamine possible side effects.

• Headache,
• insomnia,
• nervousness,
• dizziness
• nausea,
• diarrhea

   

Fluvoxamine and pregnancy / lactation.

Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.

Do not take this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.