Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant medication used to treat symptoms caused by depression or other illnesses that interfere with mood, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, for example, through selective inhibition of serotonin reuptake in brain neurons.
Its active ingredient is Fluvoxamine Maleate, and can be found in its generic form in the main pharmacies, although it is also marketed in Brazil under the trade names Luvox or Revoc, in 50 or 100 mg presentations.
What is it for
The action of Fluvoxamine allows the increase of serotonin levels in the brain, which improves and stabilizes the mood in situations such as depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and must be indicated by the doctor.
How to use
Fluvoxamine is found in the form of coated tablets of 50 or 100 mg, and its initial dose is usually 1 tablet per day, usually in a single dose at night, however, its dose can reach up to 300 mg per day, which varies according to medical indication.
Its use should be continuous, as directed by the doctor, and the estimated average time to start its action is about two weeks.
Possible side effects
Some of the possible side effects with the use of Fluvoxamine include altered taste, nausea, vomiting, poor digestion, dry mouth, tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, insomnia, drowsiness, trembling, headache, menstrual changes, skin rash, flatulence, nervousness, agitation, abnormal ejaculation, decreased sexual desire.
Who should not use
Fluvoxamine is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the active principle or any component of the drug's formula. It should also not be used by people who already use IMAO class antidepressants, due to the interaction of the components of the formulas.
Except in cases of medical indication, this medication should also not be used by children, pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
