Fluvoxamine Maleate
Last Reviewed: Nov 07, 2024
Pros & Cons
Fluvoxamine Pros and Cons
- Fluvoxamine is a first-choice drug for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- It can be used in children 8-17 years of age who have OCD.
- You may only need to take it once a day at bedtime.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Fluvoxamine can cause many side effects, including drowsiness, headache, trouble sleeping, nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
- More serious side effects can include breathing trouble, serotonin syndrome, and worsening glaucoma.
- Fluvoxamine can interact with many medications.
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