How should I take fluvoxamine?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
Do not crush, chew, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow the pill whole.
Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
You may take fluvoxamine with or without food.
Do not stop using fluvoxamine without first talking to your doctor. You may have
unpleasant side effects if you stop taking this medication suddenly.
Store fluvoxamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next
regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this
medication. Overdose symptoms may include blurred vision,
lack of coordination, extreme
drowsiness,
nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate, trouble breathing, fainting, and
coma.
What should I avoid while taking fluvoxamine?
Avoid
drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of fluvoxamine.
Cold or
allergy medicine,
narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills,
muscle relaxers, and
medicine for seizures, anxiety or depression can add to sleepiness caused by fluvoxamine. Tell
your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines.
Fluvoxamine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful
if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What are the possible side effects of fluvoxamine?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or
behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable,
agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), depressed, or have
thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
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seizure (convulsions);
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unusual thoughts or behavior;
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anxiety, restlessness, memory problems, trouble
concentrating, hallucinations, feeling like you might pass out;
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high fever, chills or goose bumps, loss of coordination,
overactive reflexes, stiff muscles; or
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confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, and rapid
breathing.
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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