Drug details
Luvox CR (fluvoxamine maleate extended-release capsules)
type of Antidepressants, SSRIs
Luvox CR (fluvoxamine maleate) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat social anxiety disorder (social phobia), or obsessive-compulsive disorders involving recurring thoughts or actions.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- nausea,
- fever,
- skin rash,
- easy bruising,
- unusual bleeding,
- lightheadedness,
- confusion,
- seizure,
- blurred vision,
- diarrhea
- joint pain,
- headache,
- sweating,
- agitation,
- restlessness,
- shivering,
- vomiting, and
- anxiety,
- panic attacks,
- trouble sleeping,
- irritableness,
- hostility,
- aggression,
- increased depression,
- thoughts of self-harm,
- very stiff (rigid) muscles,
- high fever,
- fast or uneven heartbeats,
- mood or behavior changes,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- hallucinations,
- twitching,
- fast heart rate,
- tremors,
- memory problems,
- eye pain or swelling,
- severe weakness,
- tunnel vision,
- seeing halos around lights,
- loss of coordination,
- feeling unsteady,
- risk-taking behavior,
- muscle stiffness,
- blisters,
- changes in weight or appetite,
- racing thoughts,
- impulsiveness,
- hyperactivity (mental or physically),
- feelings of extreme happiness or irritability,
The following drugs are related to Luvox CR, either as a replacement or used together:
- Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
- Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate)
- Prozac (fluoxetine hcl)
- Luvox (fluvoxamine maleate tablets)
- Remeron SolTab (mirtazapine)
- Orap (pimozide)
- Parnate (tranylcypromine)
- Vivactil (protriptyline hydrochloride tablet)
- Risperdal (risperidone)
- Risperdal Consta (risperidone)
- Zoloft (sertraline hcl)