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Generic Name

• Fluvoxamine
  T½ = 13.6–15.6 h
  Pregnancy category C

Trade Name

• Luvox

Dose Range/Adult Daily Dose

• Range: 50–300 mg/d
  Start: 50 mg/d po hs, ↑ 50 mg q 4–7 d (divide equally,if dose >100 mg) (do not exceed 300 mg/d)

Use/Common Side Effects (CSE)

• Use: OCD.
• Off label: depression, GAD, PTSD.
  CSE: Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, constipation

Geriatric & Dose Considerations

• Reduce dose, titrate slowly; caution with impaired hepatic function

Classification

• Antidepressant [SSRI]

Assessment Cautions

• Serious fatal reactions with MAOIs. Peds/Adol (18–24 y): Weigh risk vs benefit. Monitor closely for suicidality