DESCRIPTIONLuvox inhibits the reuptake of serotonin at the neuron and thus increases the levels of serotonin in the body and in the brain.
ORIGINAL USES (ON-LABEL)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (adults and children), depression
NEWLY DISCOVERED USES (OFF-LABEL)
Alcoholism (cravings & dependence), childhood anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, migraine prevention, nocturnal enuresis, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), social phobia
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
Palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nervousness, somnolence, tremor, excessive sweating, anorexia, constipation, dry mouth, upset stomach, swallowing difficulty, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, abnormal ejaculation, urinary problems, changes in vision, changes in taste, flu-syndrome, low sodium levels.
CAUTIONS
- Use may be associated with the development of suicidal thinking and behavior (see special information section).
- Do not use if you have been taking an MAO inhibitor (such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid) within the past 14 days. When used with MAO-Is fever, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, confusion, seizures, and deaths have been reported.
- Gradually decrease in dosage upon discontinuation of therapy.
- Notify your doctor if you have a history of mania, seizures, alcoholism.
- Use caution with liver dysfunction, or kidney insufficiency, or in elderly patients.
- Concurrent use of aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase the risk of bleeding.
MAO inhibitors (such as phenelzine, isocarboxazid, or Linezolid), warfarin, cimetidine, metoclopramide, sibutramine, tramadol, phenytoin, smoking, L-tryptophan, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines (such as diazepam, flurazepam, temazepam, etc.), beta-blockers (such as propranolol, etc.), buspirone, tegretol, cisapride, clozapine, diltiazem, haloperidol, lithium, methadone, NSAIDs, olanzapine, phenothiazines, pimozide, ropivacaine, glimepiride, tolbutamide, sumatriptan, tacrine, theophylline.
This drug is metabolized by and affects a specific set of liver enzymes. Several other drugs interfere with these liver enzymes, and thus may increase or decrease the clearance of fluvoxamine from the body, potentially increasing the risk of side effects or decreasing effectiveness. When these drugs are given in combination with fluvoxamine, dosage adjustments may be needed in either or both drugs. As these are too numerous to list, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist prior to starting a new medication, herbal, or nonprescription product.
FOOD INTERACTIONS
May be given with or without food. Avoid alcohol.
HERBAL INTERACTIONS
Valerian, St John’s wort, SAMe, kava kava
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING CAUTIONS
FDA Pregnancy Risk Category C. Excreted in breast milk. Not recommended during breast-feeding.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
In 2005, the FDA announced new labeling for antidepressants regarding the need to closely monitor for worsening of depression and for the potential of increased suicidal thinking or suicidal behavior during therapy. Although this recommendation applies to all patients (adults, children, adolescents) treated with antidepressants for any indication, this is of particular importance in patients being treated for depression. Discuss the latest information regarding this safety issue with your doctor prior to initiating therapy.
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What is Luvox?
BRAND NAME
Luvox
GENERIC NAME
Fluvoxamine
CHEMICAL CLASS
Aralkylketone derivative
THERAPEUTIC CLASS
Serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Luvox
GENERIC NAME
Fluvoxamine
CHEMICAL CLASS
Aralkylketone derivative
THERAPEUTIC CLASS
Serotonin reuptake inhibitor
AVAIL FORMS
Tablets, Uncoated — Oral 50 mg, 100 mg.
Tablets, Uncoated — Oral 50 mg, 100 mg.
DOSAGE
Adult
PO 50 mg qhs initially, increase in 50 mg increments q4-7d, as tolerated, until max therapeutic benefit is achieved; do not exceed 300 mg/day; doses >100 mg should be divided bid.
Child
PO 25 mg qhs initially, increase in 25 mg increments q4-6d, as tolerated, therapeutic benefit is achieved, or maximum daily dose of 200 mg; doses >100 mg should be divided bid.
Adult
PO 50 mg qhs initially, increase in 50 mg increments q4-7d, as tolerated, until max therapeutic benefit is achieved; do not exceed 300 mg/day; doses >100 mg should be divided bid.
Child
PO 25 mg qhs initially, increase in 25 mg increments q4-6d, as tolerated, therapeutic benefit is achieved, or maximum daily dose of 200 mg; doses >100 mg should be divided bid.
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