Question 1

how safe is fluvoxamine?

Accepted Answer

Safe: This medication has been around for some time.  It is a relatively safe medication.  However, your situation is unique.  This is best discussed with your doctor.

Question 2

what does fluvoxamine do?

Accepted Answer

OCD: It is in the class of SSRI.  It is typically used to treat OCD.

Question 3

what does fluvoxamine treat?

Accepted Answer

Luvox (fluvoxamine): Mainly for Obsessive compulsive disorder.

Question 4

effects of pill of fluvoxamine?

Accepted Answer

Not much.: A single pill of fluvoxamine or Luvox won't do much as it takes several weeks of consistently taking the medication to see improvement.

Question 5

whats luvox (fluvoxamine) used for?

Accepted Answer

Luvox (fluvoxamine): Luvox is a ssri antidepressant and is in the same class as prozac, zoloft, paxil, (paroxetine) Celexa and lexapro. It can be prescribed for depression and anxiety, but tends to be prescribed as first line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is a type of anxiety disorder.

Question 6

what is fluvoxamine (luvox) used for?

Accepted Answer

Luvox (fluvoxamine): Can work for some cases of depression, but is mostly indicated for obsessive compulsive disorder which is a type of chronic anxiety.

Question 7

does anyone know of fluvoxamine uses?

Accepted Answer

OCD: Luvox (fluvoxamine) is mostly used for OCD but is also approved for social phobia. It is approved in europe as an anti-depressant.   This does not mean that it can't be used for all of the other things that Prozac can, it just hasn't been well studied for those other purposes.

Question 8

can luvox (fluvoxamine) cr even do anything?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Luvox (fluvoxamine) cr is an antidepressant which also has specific indications to help people with ocd.  It can decrease anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions in these people.  Dose may need adjustment.  It is not helpful for all, though, and your doctor will be working with you to determine effectiveness in your specific case.

Question 9

why is the drug luvox(fluvoxamine) banned in usa?

Accepted Answer

It isnt: Luvox (fluvoxamine) is not fda approved as an antidepressant in the us because it would be too costly for the drug companies to do the studies to get this apprivoal.  Luvox (fluvoxamine) is approved for social anxiety and OCD and is also generic so there is also no financial gain to do any more studies.

Question 10

anyone reacted negatively to luvox (fluvoxamine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Luvox (fluvoxamine) is one of the oldest ssri. It is a very effective medication. But like any mediction, there are patients who do not respond to it or develop debilitating side effects. Fortunately, there are other ssri medications that can be used to maximize your response with minimal side effects. Do not get discouraged if one medication does not help as we have others that will.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Fluvoxamine

A member asked:

How safe is fluvoxamine?

A member asked:

What does fluvoxamine do?

A member asked:

What does fluvoxamine treat?

A member asked:

Effects of pill of fluvoxamine?

A member asked:

Whats luvox (fluvoxamine) used for?

A member asked:

What is fluvoxamine (luvox) used for?

A member asked:

Does anyone know of fluvoxamine uses?

A member asked:

Can luvox (fluvoxamine) cr even do anything?

A member asked:

Why is the drug luvox(fluvoxamine) banned in usa?

A member asked:

Anyone reacted negatively to luvox (fluvoxamine)?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?