Luvox

The depression, anxiety and other psychiatric problems are increasing day-by-day. There can be many reasons and causes behind these disorders, like physical, chemical or environmental. In case of chemical unbalance in the brain, the depression can occur and to balance the chemical, there are various drugs that can be used.

What Is Luvox?

Before we move on to further explanation of Luvox, it is important to know what Luvox actually is. First of all, the generic name for Luvox is Fluvoxamine and is included in the group of selective seretonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. The Luvox is basically prescribed to treat obsessive-compulsive disorders including recurring thoughts or action.

The Fluvoxamine is a prescription medicine and is available under the brand name of Luvox. If your health care provider has prescribed you luvox 25 mg-elliptical, then check whether it is white in color and film-coated tablet or not. If you are given luvox 60 mg-elliptical, then it must be yellow film-coated tablet, and 100 mg elliptical is beige scored, film-coated tablets.



Every drug has side effects and so the luvox also have few, which includes headache, tremor, nervousness, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, weight change and appetite change, decreased sex drive and insomnia, which is difficulty in sleeping. If any of the side effects get worst, then immediately contact a health care provider. All the above side effects are mentioned for the awareness of patients. It is not necessary that all these will occur in every patient. Some people are careless by nature when it comes to take a medicine on time, and some miss it due to some other reason. The best thing is to take the medicine within 12 hours as soon as you remember it, otherwise take your usual dose, and never take double or extra dose. There are some patients who should not take this medicine, especially if they have any hepatic or liver disorder, seizures or epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and a history of drug abuse or suicidal ideation. It is also important to discuss with your health care provider if you are a nursing mother or if you are or planning to get pregnant.

Always keep in mind to use the drugs according to physician’s prescriptions, as self-medication can be injurious to your health. The health care expert knows your body well and knows what drugs are suitable for you. The dosage of the medicine should also be taken according to your health care expert’s prescription. The prolong use of any medicine can have bad effects on your body. The drugs are meant to cure you, so never misuse or abuse them. Always keep the medicines away from the reach of the children and in case of emergency, seek immediate help of the health care provider. This medication should be used for indications as prescribed, and keep in mind not to share your medicine with anyone else.