{"id":54861,"date":"2022-10-26T11:12:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T15:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=54861"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:41:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T22:41:47","slug":"fluvoxamine-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/fluvoxamine-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluvoxamine side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluvoxamine-maleate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a generic prescription drug FDA approved to treat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ocd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(OCD), though it is sometimes used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for social anxiety disorder. Fluvoxamine is one of the least-known members of a family of drugs called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/ssris\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Most people think of SSRIs as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antidepressants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antidepressants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but they are also effective in treating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD is very similar to anxiety, and fluvoxamine helps people control obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors by increasing a chemical in the brain called serotonin. This helps increase activity in the part of the brain that controls mood. Side effects of fluvoxamine are familiar to anyone who has taken any of the better-known SSRIs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-side-effects-of-fluvoxamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of fluvoxamine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In people who take immediate-release fluvoxamine tablets, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6eeb14df-6fcf-a737-5359-5744eb4accea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common complaints<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are nausea and headache. However, those on extended-release fluvoxamine experienced insomnia at about the same rate as headache and nausea (about 1 in 3 participants). Common side effects of fluvoxamine may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper respiratory infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ejaculation problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatulence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flu syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yawning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to orgasm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitching\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin discoloration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects-of-fluvoxamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of fluvoxamine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/92305\/fluvoxamine\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of fluvoxamine are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts and behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worsening of depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mania or hypomania<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/serotonin-syndrome-symptoms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful or prolonged erections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angle-closure glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involuntary muscle movements (extrapyramidal symptoms)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal symptoms (if the drug is abruptly stopped)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe skin or allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"fluvoxamine-and-insomnia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine and insomnia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping may occur with SSRIs like fluvoxamine, but insomnia is more likely in people taking extended-release fluvoxamine. In clinical trials, about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6eeb14df-6fcf-a737-5359-5744eb4accea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 out of 5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people taking immediate-release fluvoxamine reported insomnia. That increased to about 1 out of 3 people taking extended-release fluvoxamine. Insomnia is not a trivial side effect in anyone being treated for a mental health condition. If sleeplessness is a problem, talk to the prescriber. A change in dose or a different medication may be required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fluvoxamine-and-sexual-dysfunction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine and sexual dysfunction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other SSRIs, fluvoxamine can decrease the quality of a patient\u2019s sex life. For immediate-release fluvoxamine, 8% of clinical trial participants experienced ejaculation problems, and another 2% reported decreased libido or inability to orgasm. These sexual problems are more likely when taking extended-release fluvoxamine: 11% of participants experienced ejaculation problems, and both men and women (4% and 5%) complained of an inability to orgasm, as well as decreased libido, impotence, and other sexual problems. These side effects may persist for as long as fluvoxamine is taken. However, in most cases, sexual function gradually returns to normal when the drug is stopped. If fluvoxamine is interfering too much with sexual satisfaction, consult the prescriber for medical advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fluvoxamine-and-severe-allergic-and-skin-reactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine and severe allergic and skin reactions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although severe allergic or skin reactions are rare, it is important to be aware of the symptoms, so that patients can seek emergency care if symptoms occur. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Symptoms of a severe skin reaction may include fever, burning eyes, sore throat, red or purple rash, and\/or blistering, peeling skin. If any of these symptoms occur, get emergency medical attention.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-soon-do-fluvoxamine-side-effects-start\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How soon do fluvoxamine side effects start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the most common side effects of fluvoxamine\u2014headache, nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, and others\u2014happen early in treatment. Some of the more concerning side effects such as sexual dysfunction, extrapyramidal symptoms, and severe skin reactions are usually delayed side effects, occurring after the drug has been taken for weeks or months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-fluvoxamine-side-effects-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do fluvoxamine side effects last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, fluvoxamine side effects will improve over a few weeks or months as the body adapts to the drug. Some side effects, such as sexual dysfunction, may not. But nearly all fluvoxamine side effects are reversible if the drug is discontinued. It may take a while, though. Expect to take a gradually decreasing dose once it\u2019s time to stop\u2014your doctor will provide you with a tapering schedule. Within about a week after taking the last dose, most side effects should clear up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-long-term-side-effects-of-fluvoxamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term side effects of fluvoxamine?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine is intended to be taken as a maintenance treatment for several months or longer even after symptoms of OCD have subsided. There are no adverse effects specifically due to the long-term use of fluvoxamine in adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for children, weight loss or insufficient weight gain may be a long-term side effect. Weight and growth should be monitored throughout treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fluvoxamine-contraindications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine contraindications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine is never prescribed to people who have had an allergic reaction to fluvoxamine or other SSRIs. People who have taken a drug in the MAOI drug class within 14 days should not take fluvoxamine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, fluvoxamine may be prescribed to pregnant women (early in the pregnancy) under close supervision of the healthcare provider. However, fluvoxamine should not be taken in the third trimester, because there is a risk the newborn baby will experience complications that may require extended hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"breastfeeding\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine may be taken by women who are breastfeeding, if approved by the healthcare provider. The drug is present in breast milk and may affect the nursing infant. Women who take fluvoxamine while breastfeeding will be asked to monitor the infant for side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, agitation, and sleep problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"children\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine is FDA approved to treat pediatric patients as young as 8 years old with OCD. Safety tests, however, have only been conducted using short-term trials, so long-term safety is uncertain. Decreased appetite and weight loss are a concern, so the child\u2019s weight and growth should be regularly checked.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"older-adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older adults<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In clinical trials, fluvoxamine was as effective and safe in older adults as in younger adults. However, fluvoxamine is used cautiously in people ages 65 years and older. Most importantly, older adults are more vulnerable to low sodium. They also eliminate the drug from the body more slowly than younger adults, so healthcare professionals will start with low doses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our mental health newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Mental Health Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fluvoxamine-warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine warnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"black-box-warning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black box warning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all SSRIs, fluvoxamine comes with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/black-box-warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on its drug information sheet about the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults taking the drug. Patients of any age who take fluvoxamine should be closely monitored for changes in mood and\/or behavior, as well as suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Any changes should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cautions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cautions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some pre-existing conditions can be worsened by the side effects of fluvoxamine. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bipolar disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a history of mania or hypomania<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizure disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding problems\/risk of bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angle-closure glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"abuse-and-dependence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse and dependence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine is not a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/controlled-substances-act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">controlled substance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It does not cause physical dependence. It is not associated with drug abuse or misuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"withdrawal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although fluvoxamine does not cause physical dependence, the abrupt discontinuation of the drug can bring on withdrawal symptoms including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness and tingling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric shock sensations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeplessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypomania<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it is time to stop taking fluvoxamine, the healthcare provider will prescribe a gradually decreasing dose (referred to as a taper) to prevent withdrawal symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"overdose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call a poison control center or get emergency medical attention if too much fluvoxamine is taken. Symptoms of an overdose include vomiting, diarrhea, trouble breathing, changes in blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, seizures, altered mental status, serotonin syndrome, or coma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fluvoxamine-interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before taking fluvoxamine, tell your doctor about all the medications you take. This includes prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all SSRIs, fluvoxamine has several drug interactions. Some are so dangerous that fluvoxamine can never be taken with those drugs no matter what:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/maois\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAOIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antipsychotics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antipsychotic medications<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pimozide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pimozide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/thioridazine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thiorid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">azine<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rozerem\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rozerem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ramelteon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ramelteon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/muscle-relaxants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle relaxant<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zanaflex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zanaflex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tizanidine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tizanidine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ibs-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-diarrhea medication <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lotronex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotronex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/alosetron-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alosetron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome can happen when there is a buildup of excess serotonin. This may be more likely to occur during a dosage increase, for example, or when two or more drugs that raise serotonin are taken. Serotonin syndrome can be severe, so healthcare professionals are cautious about prescribing fluvoxamine with certain drugs, including these examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other SSRIs such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prozac\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluoxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluoxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paxil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paxil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paroxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paroxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zoloft\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoloft<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sertraline-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sertraline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/snris\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNRIs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tricyclic-antidepressants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricyclic antidepressants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clomipramine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clomipramine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amitriptyline-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amitriptyline<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some antipsychotic medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bipolar disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medication <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lithium-carbonate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lithium<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/adhd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADHD medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Adderall or Ritalin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/opioids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opioids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/anticonvulsants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticonvulsants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/carbamazepine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carbamazepine<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/migraine-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraine drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> called ergots or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/triptans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">triptans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antiemetics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-nausea medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as ondansetron<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkinson\u2019s disease medication rasagiline<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough medication dextromethorphan (found in some Rx and OTC cough and cold medicines)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some over-the-counter supplements such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/l-tryptophan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tryptophan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/st-johns-wort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other SSRIs, fluvoxamine may increase the risk of bleeding. This risk is increased when fluvoxamine is combined with a blood thinner such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/warfarin-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warfarin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Eliquis, or Xarelto\u2014or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/nsaids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAID<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine slows down the breakdown of certain drugs, making their side effects more likely. The most concerning are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/benzodiazepines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/valium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/diazepam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diazepam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xanax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/alprazolam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alprazolam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/copd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COPD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medication <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/theophylline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">theophylline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the antipsychotic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clozapine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clozapine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/beta-blockers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beta-blockers<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/propranolol-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">propranolol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metoprolol-tartrate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metoprolol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antiarrhythmics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart rhythm drug<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mexiletine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mexiletine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, taking fluvoxamine with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/diuretics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diuretics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide may increase the risk of low sodium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not a full list of drug interactions and others may occur. Consult your healthcare provider for a full list of drug interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-fluvoxamine-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid fluvoxamine side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a good chance anyone taking fluvoxamine will encounter at least one adverse effect, maybe more. However, side effects are less likely if a few measures are taken ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-tell-the-prescriber-about-any-pre-existing-medical-conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Tell the prescriber about any pre-existing medical conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before prescribing fluvoxamine, the healthcare professional will ask for a complete medical history or at least ask about a few key medical conditions. To avoid major problems, the prescriber will need to know about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any history of suicidal thoughts or behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bipolar disorder or a history of mania<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of seizures\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncorrected narrow angles or a history of narrow-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy or pregnancy plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding or breastfeeding plans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"2-give-the-prescriber-a-complete-list-of-drugs-being-taken\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Give the prescriber a complete list of drugs being taken<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another possible source of fluvoxamine side effects is drug interactions. Give the prescriber a complete list of the prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, and vitamins or dietary supplements being taken, especially drugs mentioned in the interactions section above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-follow-the-prescriber-s-instructions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Follow the prescriber\u2019s instructions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take fluvoxamine as instructed. At first, the dose may be low. The prescriber will give you instructions to slowly increase the dose until you get to the most effective dose, so follow your prescriber\u2019s directions closely. Do not take more medicine than prescribed. If you have any questions or do not understand how to take this medication, reach out to your prescriber.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-take-each-dose-of-fluvoxamine-with-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Take each dose of fluvoxamine with food<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If nausea or stomach upset are problems, take fluvoxamine with a meal or snack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-treat-side-effects-of-fluvoxamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat side effects of fluvoxamine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, not all side effects of fluvoxamine can be prevented. The most common\u2014headaches, nausea, and insomnia\u2014can be managed. More serious side effects will almost certainly require medical help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"headaches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen due to the increased risk of bleeding. Ask the prescriber about taking acetaminophen, which is the ingredient in Tylenol. Acetaminophen should be safe to take with fluvoxamine. Otherwise, resting in a dark, cool, quiet room and drinking plenty of fluids can help. If headaches become severe or chronic, talk to the prescribing healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"nausea-and-vomiting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try eating smaller and blander meals. If vomiting, make sure to drink plenty of fluids, but in small amounts. If vomiting becomes too severe or doesn\u2019t go away, call the prescribing healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"insomnia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping is a common side effect of fluvoxamine. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-sleep-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice good sleep hygiene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as relaxing before bedtime, going to bed at the same time each night, and getting rid of distractions. If this doesn\u2019t work, get medical advice from the prescriber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"drowsiness-and-dizziness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness and dizziness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling sleepy, tired, or dizzy is handled by waiting it out. It\u2019s best to sit or even lie down and let it pass. When feeling better, stand up slowly. These feelings may go away as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if drowsiness or dizziness is interfering too much with daily life, talk to the prescriber.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"low-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once low sodium levels become symptomatic, it\u2019s time for medical attention. The signs of low sodium are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"vision-changes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision changes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some people, fluvoxamine can cause serious eye problems that can progress very rapidly to blindness if untreated. Immediate medical attention is required if any symptoms like vision changes, swelling or redness around the eye, or eye pain are experienced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"suicide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicide<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When anyone is thinking about suicide or acting like they\u2019ll commit suicide, they need immediate intervention by a healthcare or mental health professional. Call the prescriber or a suicide helpline if any signs of suicidality are noticed including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicide attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking or thinking about suicide or death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worsening of depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained or unusual mood or behavior changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acting on dangerous impulses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violence, anger, or hostility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability, agitation, or restlessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manic symptoms like frenzied activity or fast talking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"serotonin-syndrome\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/serotonin-syndrome-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is relatively rare but is a risk when taking one or more drug(s) that increase(s) serotonin levels in the brain. It\u2019s a potentially serious and even life-threatening condition, so get immediate medical attention if any of its symptoms are noticed:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racing or irregular heartbeats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle twitching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle rigidity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agitation\/restlessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilated pupils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremor\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fluvoxamine is a generic prescription drug FDA approved to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder\u00a0(OCD), though it is sometimes used off-label for social anxiety disorder. 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