Fluvoxamine Maleate stimulates the part of a brain by increases the level of chemical serotonin that results in changing the mood of patients. The drug belongs to category of antidepressants, known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors.
The common dosages of Fluvoxamine Maleate include tablets of strengths 50 mg and 100mg. The doctor can only decide the dosages for individual patient.
Fluvoxamine Maleate may be taken empty stomach or after having meals. The patients must take the dose as directed by the doctor and strictly follow the schedule of taking the drug. If you miss a dose skip that dose and take your next regular dose. Do not take risks of overdose. Inform your doctor about the missed dose. Adults taking the drug must keep the medicine away from the reach of children. The medication can be stored at room temperature.
The patients under medication may feel anxiety, restlessness, panic, hyper activity, change in behaviour and thoughts about committing suicide which are the effects observed with many SSRI category antidepressants. If any of these symptoms develops immediately consult your doctor. Adults or children older than 8 years should take the drug only under the medical supervision during the treatment of depression.
If any unanticipated side effect is observed bring it to the notice of your doctor. If he determines that the drug is safe to continue, you can carry on to take the medication
It is important that the doctor knows your medical history and any of the drugs that you might be taking for certain disease or over-the-counter. One of the ingredients may interact with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Sometimes doctor prescribe other drugs to increase the effectiveness of Fluvoxamine Maleate. In such cases the patient might be suggested with alternatives.
Those patients having some liver disease or if they suffer from seizures should take the dose as advised by the doctor. Give your doctor prior knowledge of these diseases and any anti depressant, anticoagulant or blood pressure drugs you are prescribed in the past.
Sometimes you might have rash or hives that indicates allergy to the drug and you must consult your doctor. You must refrain from alcohol and smoking while you are taking this medication. Fluvoxamine Maleate causes fainting in some cases; it can also reduce the level of salt from the body of adults, who might be suffering from dehydration. Before stating the medication these things should be discusses with the doctor.
Adequate information about use of Fluvoxamine Maleate during the period of pregnancy is not available. The women who are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant must ask the doctor before consuming this drug. Fluvoxamine Maleate has been known to excrete in breast milk so breast feeding or nursing of infants with breast milk should be done only after considering the potential risks to health of the infants.
