Generic Luvox 50 mg

Overview

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition. In this disorder, a person has intrusive thoughts, which leads to compulsive behavior. Luvox 50 mg medicine is used to treat OCD in patients which is FDA-approved.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is a group of medications that help restore the level of serotonin in the brain and this Luvox medication falls under this drug class.

Fluvoxamine is a generic variant, and it is also used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in various branded medications. Luvox and Luvox CR are brand-name drugs. According to some research, it is shown that the tendency of medicine abuse and dependency is low, so it is not considered a controlled substance.

How Does Luvox 50 mg Medication Work?

Serotonin acts as a chemical messenger that enhances mood. It transmits the signals from the brain to the body. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) acts as an SSRI by preventing the reabsorption of serotonin.

This increases the level of serotonin in the brain and helps in the transmission of messages in the neurons. This is how medicine helps to treat OCD in patients.

Uses:

Luvox 50 mg  medicine is approved for treating the following disorders:-

1) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

It is a behavioral disorder in which a patient experiences unpredictable thoughts and compulsive behavior.

2) Social Anxiety Disorder

It is a kind of phobia or fear which is caused due to social situations. After social interaction, an individual experiences fear, embarrassment, and anxiety.

Other Dose & Dosage Strength:

1) Forms

Fluvoxamine doses (Luvox) are available in the form of oral tablets with the following dosage strengths:-

• 25 mg
• 50 mg
• 100 mg

2) Dosage Administration

For Adults

A nominal dose of 50 mg of this anti-anxiety medicine can be started in adults. It can be taken at night while getting into bed. The administered dose can be altered between 4 and 7 days, which depends on the tolerance of medicine by the patient for the maximum effect of the drug.

For Young Adults

Young adult patients, with the age group of 8 to 17 years, can start with a starting dose of 25 mg at bedtime. Every 4 to 7 days, the suggested dose can be raised on the basis of the patient’s tolerance for the medication.

Patient With Liver Problem

The modification in the strength of the dose should be carefully administered to these patients.

50 mg Luvox side effects:

Common Side Effects

• Sweating
• Shaking
• Ejaculation problem
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Nausea
• Feel full
• Vomiting
• Extremely exhausted (asthenia)
• Rashes
• Stomach upset
• Deeply sad
• Anxious

Serious Side Effects

• Vision problem
• Seizures
• Confusion
• Passing intestinal air from the anus (flatulence)
• Frequent urination or urge to pass urine
• Decreased sexual desire
• Dysgeusia (taste disorder)
• Cramps during menstruation
• Lack of coordination
• Nasal congestion (rhinitis)
• Involuntary restless movement
• High body temperature
• Feeling of uneasiness
• Dry mouth
• Breathing problem

Note: There is a box warning which is issued by the FDA. It may increase the tendency of suicidal thoughts in the patients who are taking the antidepressant 50 mg Luvox.

Precautions:

• Drugs like Sumatriptan, Carbamazepine, Tacrine, etc are not recommended to take while taking Luvox 5o mg medicine. It may cause drug interaction with this medication and can have detrimental effects on a patient’s health.
• Never abruptly cease this drug because it can cause withdrawal symptoms in individuals.
• The medical history of a patient should be shared with a doctor before starting any treatment.
• The use of alcohol can increase health conditions such as drowsiness and dizziness.
• Never take this medicine without getting a prescription from a healthcare provider.