Review the side-effects of Fluvoxamine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, sleeplessness, drowsiness, headache, weakness, vomiting, nervousness, agitation and dizziness.
Body as a Whole - Flu-like syndrome, chills and uneasiness.
Heart- Palpitations and fainting.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, loss of appetite, vomiting, dry mouth, flatulence, tooth disorder, difficulty in swallowing, gastrointestinal bleeding and blood in stool.
Blood- Anemia and bruising.
Metabolic- Weight gain and weight loss.
Central Nervous System- Tremor, anxiety, dilatation of blood vessels, agitation, decrease in sexual activity, depression, decreased muscle tone, epilepsy, abnormal dreams, twitching, over active and mood elevation.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, yawn and nosebleed.
Skin-Sweating and hives.
Genitourinary-Abnormal ejaculation, urinary frequency, urinary retention, impotence, sexual dysfunction, blood in urine, prolonged menstrual period and vaginal bleeding.
Luvox CR
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, sleeplessness, drowsiness, headache, weakness, vomiting, nervousness, agitation and dizziness.
Body as a Whole - Flu-like syndrome, chills and uneasiness.
Heart- Palpitations and fainting.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, loss of appetite, vomiting, dry mouth, flatulence, tooth disorder, difficulty in swallowing, gastrointestinal bleeding and blood in stool.
Blood- Anemia and bruising.
Metabolic- Weight gain and weight loss.
Central Nervous System- Tremor, anxiety, dilatation of blood vessels, agitation, decrease in sexual activity, depression, decreased muscle tone, epilepsy, abnormal dreams, twitching, over active and mood elevation.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, yawn and nosebleed.
Skin-Sweating and hives.
Genitourinary-Abnormal ejaculation, urinary frequency, urinary retention, impotence, sexual dysfunction, blood in urine, prolonged menstrual period and vaginal bleeding.
Other Precautions :
It may cause loss of appetite and weight loss in children; monitor weight and growth in children while taking this drug.Drug Name : Fluvoxamine
Fluvoxamine(Luvox CR) generic is an antidepressant, prescribed for psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia and depression. It inhibits the uptake of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) by nerve cells.Trade Names for Fluvoxamine
India :
Phoevox (100mg) |
Phoevox (50mg) |
Psyvoxin (50mg) |
Psyvoxin (100mg) |
Revilife (50mg) |
Revilife (100mg) |
Voxidep (25mg) |
Voxidep (50mg) |
Voxidep (100mg) |
Frext (50 mg) |
Boxamine (50 mg) |
Fluvoxin CR (50 mg) |
Frext (100 mg) |
Frext CR (100 mg) |
Boxamine (100 mg) |
Fluvoxin CR (100 mg) |
Voxanet (50 mg) |
Voxanet (100 mg) |
Fluoxa (50 mg) |
Ocivox (50 mg)
International :
Luvox CR
