Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Fluvoxamine Wockhardt is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, which helps to decrease obsessive or compulsive behavior.
Important safety information:
Fluvoxamine Wockhardt may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Fluvoxamine Wockhardt with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using Fluvoxamine Wockhardt.
Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness while you are using Fluvoxamine Wockhardt; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Several weeks may pass before your symptoms improve. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or use Fluvoxamine Wockhardt for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Children, teenagers, and young adults who take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt may be at increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. Watch patients who take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms, such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual change in mood or behavior, occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking Fluvoxamine Wockhardt, you will need to wait for several weeks before beginning to take certain other medicines (eg, MAOIs, nefazodone). Ask your doctor when you should start to take your new medicines after you have stopped taking Fluvoxamine Wockhardt.
Serotonin syndrome is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Fluvoxamine Wockhardt. Your risk may be greater if you take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt with certain other medicines (eg, "triptans," MAOIs). Symptoms may include agitation; confusion; hallucinations; coma; fever; fast or irregular heartbeat; tremor; excessive sweating; and nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Certain antidepressants, including Fluvoxamine Wockhardt, may increase the risk of bleeding. Sometimes, bleeding can be life-threatening. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Some people may be at risk for eye problems from Fluvoxamine Wockhardt. Your doctor may want you to have an eye exam to see if you are at risk for these eye problems. Call your doctor right away if you have eye pain, vision changes, or swelling or redness in or around the eye.
Fluvoxamine Wockhardt may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.
Caution is advised when using Fluvoxamine Wockhardt in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially low blood sodium levels.
Caution is advised when using Fluvoxamine Wockhardt in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions.
Fluvoxamine Wockhardt should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 8 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
Fluvoxamine Wockhardt may cause weight changes. CHILDREN and teenagers may need regular weight and growth checks while they take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Fluvoxamine Wockhardt may cause harm to the fetus if it is taken during the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Fluvoxamine Wockhardt while you are pregnant. Fluvoxamine Wockhardt is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Fluvoxamine Wockhardt.
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Fluvoxamine Wockhardt side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; chest pain; confusion; decreased concentration; decreased coordination; decreased sexual desire or ability; exaggerated reflexes; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; memory problems; new or worsening agitation, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still; painful or unusually heavy menstrual periods; persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent headache or trouble sleeping; stiff muscles; stomach pain; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or severe mental or mood changes; unusual swelling; unusual weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Fluvoxamine Wockhardt be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt?
Some medical conditions may interact with Fluvoxamine Wockhardt. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you or a family member has a history of bipolar disorder, other mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse
if you have a history of seizures, stroke, high blood pressure, heart problems, liver or kidney problems, stomach or bowel bleeding, diabetes, blood or bone marrow problems, increased eye pressure or glaucoma, or metabolism problems
if you are dehydrated, have low blood sodium levels, or drink alcohol or smoke
if you will be having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
if you are taking medicine for depression or any other mental or mood problem
if you are taking a medicine that contains methylene blue
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Fluvoxamine Wockhardt. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anorexiants (eg, phentermine), buspirone, fenfluramine derivatives (eg, dexfenfluramine), fentanyl, linezolid, lithium, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), medicines for mental problems (eg, quetiapine), metoclopramide, nefazodone, quinidine, rasagiline, selegiline, serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (eg, sumatriptan), sibutramine, St. John's wort, trazodone, or tryptophan because severe side effects, such as a reaction that may include fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, may occur
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, including stomach bleeding, may be increased
Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels may be increased
Tramadol because the risk of seizures may be increased
Cisapride, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), or pimozide because severe heart problems, including irregular heartbeat, may occur
Cyproheptadine because it may decrease fluvoxamine's effectiveness
Alosetron, aripiprazole, benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam, diazepam), beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol, propranolol), carbamazepine, clozapine, diltiazem, methadone, mexiletine, omeprazole, phenytoin, ramelteon, risperidone, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (eg, venlafaxine), tacrine, theophylline, tizanidine, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Fluvoxamine Wockhardt
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Fluvoxamine Wockhardt may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt?
Use Fluvoxamine Wockhardt as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Fluvoxamine Wockhardt comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Fluvoxamine Wockhardt refilled.
Take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt by mouth with or without food.
Taking Fluvoxamine Wockhardt at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Continue to take Fluvoxamine Wockhardt even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Do not suddenly stop taking Fluvoxamine Wockhardt without checking with your doctor. Side effects may occur. They may include mental or mood changes, numbness or tingling of the skin, dizziness, confusion, headache, trouble sleeping, or unusual tiredness. You will be closely monitored when you start Fluvoxamine Wockhardt and whenever a change in dose is made.
If you miss a dose of Fluvoxamine Wockhardt, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fluvoxamine Wockhardt.
Can Fluvoxamine Wockhardt be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Fluvoxamine Wockhardt be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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