Generic Brand | Fluvoxamine |
Medication For | Depression & Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
Dosage3 | 100 mg |
Packaging | 10 tablets in strip |
Delivery Time | 10 to 15 working days |
Fluvoxin 100 mg
Fluvoxin 100 mg tablets are a type of antidepressant that belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group.
Fluvoxamine 100mg is prescribed for the treatment of depression and makes you feel better. The drug is also used to treat people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
What is Fluvoxin 100 mg?
Fluvoxamine 100 mg is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (also known as OCD, a mental state with repetitive and uncontrollable thoughts that provokes the desire to perform certain tasks repeatedly).
Fluvoxamine 100 mg tablets work by increasing the levels of chemicals in the brain and help relieve the symptoms of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Use of Fluvoxin 100 mg
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, long-lasting condition in which a person has repetitive and uncontrollable thoughts (obsessive-compulsive thoughts) that provoke the urge to perform certain tasks over and over again (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
Fluvoxin 100 (Fluvoxamine) mg tablets are used to treat OCD and help alleviate its symptoms.
Depression
Depression is a mood disorder with persistent sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily activities. Fluvoxamine 100 mg tablets are used to treat depression.
How Does Fluvoxin 100 mg Work?
Fluvoxin 100 mg tablets work by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.
Therefore, it helps to reduce the symptoms of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder and maintain normal brain function.
How to take Fluvoxin 100mg?
Fluvoxin 100 mg tablets are prescription drugs. You can take it with or without food according to your doctor’s instructions.
Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. Do not stop taking it yourself, even if you feel well, as your symptoms may subside.
Sudden discontinuation of this drug can also cause unpleasant symptoms such as restlessness, confusion, tingling, and electric shock.
Therefore, consult your doctor before discontinuing the medication. Do not share medications with others, even if their symptoms look similar to yours.
Side Effects of the Fluvoxin 100
- Delayed ejaculation
- Drowsiness
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Increased sweating
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Loss of appetite
- Nervousness
- Tremors
Dosage
Missed dose
As soon as you remember, take the forgotten fluvoxamine 100mg tablet. When it’s time for your next regular dose, don’t take the missed dose, skip the dose and take the dose. Do not double to make up for what you have forgotten.
Overdose
If you suspect an overdose of Fluvoxin 100 tablets, seek emergency treatment.
When not in use?
Allergy
If you have allergies, avoid taking fluvoxamine 100mg tablets. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a type of medicine used to treat depression. Fluvoxamine tablets 100 mg can cause serotonin syndrome and are not recommended during treatment with MAOIs (rasagiline, selegiline, etc.).
Serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening condition characterized by hallucinations, high heart rate, high blood pressure, dizziness, excessive sweating, high fever, seizures, vomiting, and diarrhea.
After stopping treatment with MAOIs, a staggering period of at least 14 days should be maintained before starting treatment with fluvoxamine 100 mg tablets.
Safety tips
Alcohol
It is not safe to drink alcohol with Fluvoxin 100.
Pregnancy
Fluvoxamine 100 tablets may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although human studies are limited, animal studies have shown adverse effects on children’s development.
Your doctor will weigh the potential benefits and risks before prescribing it. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Fluvoxamine 100 tablets is probably not safe to use while breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may enter breast milk and harm a nursing baby.
Drive
Fluvoxamine 100 tablets generally does not affect driving ability.
Kidney
Fluvoxamine 100 tablets is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. The limited data available suggest that dose adjustments per 100 fluvoxamine tablets may not be necessary in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Fluvoxamine 100 tablets should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. The dose of 100 fluvoxamine tablets may need to be adjusted. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Do you use fluvoxamine 100 tablets for anxiety?
Yes, Fluvoxin 100 tablets are used to treat social anxiety disorder. Interfering with normal life is anxiety related to interaction with others and behavior in front of others.
Fluvoxamine 100 tablets is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks.
In OCD, one experiences a compelling desire to repeatedly perform unwanted thoughts and certain actions. These thoughts and desires never go away and can be a nuisance to humans.
Can fluvoxamine 100 pills make you taller?
There is no evidence that fluvoxamine 100 tablets are addictive. However, patients may experience withdrawal symptoms when abruptly stopping fluvoxamine 100 tablets.
Withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and resolve spontaneously within 2 weeks.
Who should not take Fluvoxamine 100 tablets?
If you have any allergies, are taking another medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or have stopped taking MAOIs within the past 14 days, do not take Fluvoxin 100 tablets.
This is because taking these drugs together can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening reactions such as elevated body temperature, seizures, and even coma.
Do fluvoxamine 100 tablets make you sleepy?
Yes, a common side effect of fluvoxamine 100 tablets is drowsiness. It can also affect your ability to think clearly, make decisions, and react quickly.
Avoid driving or operating heavy equipment until you understand how 50 fluvoxamine tablets affect you.
Are there any serious health risks associated with fluvoxamine 100 tablets?
Yes, the use of fluvoxamine 100 tablets can pose a serious health risk. These can include suicidal ideation and behavior, mania, bleeding problems, seizures, vision problems, and an increased risk of low blood sugar.
Can I stop fluvoxamine 100 tablets if I am better than now?
No, do not stop the medicine on your own, but talk to your doctor about gradually reducing the dose before stopping it completely. Indeed, abruptly stopping tablets of fluvoxamine 100 can cause withdrawal symptoms.
These symptoms include anxiety, irritability, high and low mood, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns, headache, sweating, nausea, dizziness, electric shocks, tremors and confusion.
Do fluvoxamine 100 tablets make you gain weight?
fluvoxamine 100 may cause weight gain or weight loss. Weight loss may be due to loss of appetite. However, the ability to gain or lose weight is unknown.
Compared to other antidepressants, fluvoxamine 100 tablets in most people does not have significant changes in body weight.
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