Luvox

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

bipolar disorder

liver disease

seizures (convulsions)

suicidal thoughts

an unusual or allergic reaction to fluvoxamine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medicine with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 8 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

alosetron

certain diet drugs like dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, and phentermine

cisapride

MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine

pimozide

procarbazine

ramelteon

ranolazine

SSRIs like citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline

St. John's Wort

tizanidine

tryptophan

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

aspirin and aspirin-like medicines

carbamazepine

clozapine

diltiazem

lithium

migraine headache medicines

medicines for anxiety or sleep problems like alprazolam or diazepam

medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin

metoprolol

mexiletine

NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen

other medicines used for mental problems like depression or psychosis

phenytoin

propranolol

tacrine

theophylline

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Continue to take your medicine even if you do not immediately feel better. It can take several weeks before you feel the full effect of this medicine.
Patients and their families should watch out for depression or thoughts of suicide that get worse. Also watch out for sudden or severe changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your doctor.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

fast talking and excited feelings or actions that are out of control

hallucination, loss of contact with reality

rregular, pounding heartbeat

muscle spasms or weakness

seizures

suicidal thoughts or other mood changes

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusually tired or weak

vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

change in sex drive or performance

diarrhea or constipation

difficulty sleeping

headache

ncreased sweating

loss of appetite

tremors

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from humidity. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.