Fluvoxamine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Luvox

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Change in sexual performance or desire

Less common

Behavior, mood, or mental changes; trouble in breathing; trouble in urinating; twitching

Rare

Absence of or decrease in body movements; blurred vision; clumsiness or unsteadiness; convulsions (seizures); inability to move eyes; increase in body movements; menstrual changes; nose bleeds; red or irritated eyes; redness, tenderness, itching, burning or peeling of skin; skin rash; sore throat, fever, and chills; unusual bruising; unusual, incomplete, or sudden body or facial movements; unusual secretion of milk, in females; weakness

Rare - Symptoms of serotonin syndrome (usually three or more occur together)

Agitation; confusion; diarrhea; fever; overactive reflexes; poor coordination; restlessness; shivering; sweating; talking or acting with excitement you cannot control; trembling or shaking; twitching

Symptoms of overdose - may be more severe than usual side effects, or two or more may occur together

Coma; convulsions (seizures); diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; fast or slow heartbeat; large pupils; low blood pressure; nausea; trembling or shaking; trouble in urinating; twitching; vomiting

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness; vomiting

Less common

Abdominal pain; change in sense of taste; decreased appetite; diarrhea; dryness of mouth; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; feeling of fast or irregular heartbeat; frequent urination; heartburn; increased sweating; trembling or shaking; unusual weight gain or loss

After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it. During this period of time check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:

Confusion; decreased energy; dizziness; headache; irritability; nausea; problems with memory; weakness

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.