Fluvoxamine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Luvox
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits
, to allow for changes in your dose and to help reduce any side
effects.
Do not take astemizole, cisapride, or terfenadine while
you are taking fluvoxamine
. If you do, you may develop a very serious
heart problem.
Do not take fluvoxamine if you have taken a monoamine
oxidase (MAO) inhibitor in the past 14 days. Do not start taking an MAO inhibitor
within 14 days of stopping fluvoxamine
. If you do, you may develop
agitation, coma, extreme muscle stiffness, sudden high body temperature, or
other severe unwanted effects.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking fluvoxamine.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible
if
you develop a skin rash, hives, or itching while you are taking fluvoxamine.
Fluvoxamine may cause some people to become drowsy or less able to think
clearly, or to have blurred vision or poor muscle control. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines,
or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert, able to
see clearly, or able to control your movements well
.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before
stopping completely. This is to decrease the chance of having discontinuation
symptoms.
|