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Voxium Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Voxium Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Voxium Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Voxium Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR Voxium 50mg Tablet
Fluvoxamine(50mg)
Voxium tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
How voxium tablet works
Voxium Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Common side effects of voxium tablet
Sleepiness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Indigestion, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nervousness, Tremors, Headache, Ejaculation disorder, Nausea, Weakness, Constipation, Sweating, Decreased appetite, Vomiting
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Expert advice FOR Voxium Tablet
- It should be taken at night with or without food.
- Take caution while taking Fluvoxamine if you are using Benzodiazepines and MAO inhibitors previously.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Fluvoxamine affects you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It can take 2-3 weeks for Fluvoxamine to start working.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Fluvoxamine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Fluvoxamine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Fluvoxamine is very less.
Frequently asked questions FOR Voxium 50mg Tablet
Fluvoxamine
Q. Is Voxium Tablet used for anxiety?
Yes, Voxium Tablet is used to treat social anxiety disorder. It is anxiety related to interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life. Voxium Tablet is also used for the treatment of the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks. In OCD, a person experiences unwanted thoughts and the irresistible desire to perform certain actions over and over. These thoughts and desires do not go away and make it bothersome for the person.
Q. Can Voxium Tablet get you high?
There is no evidence that Voxium Tablet causes dependence. But, patients may experience withdrawal symptoms on sudden discontinuation of Voxium Tablet. Usually, the withdrawal symptoms are mild and go away on their own within 2 weeks.
Q. Who should not take Voxium Tablet?
You should not take Voxium Tablet if you are allergic to it, if you are taking another medicine to treat depression called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), or if you have stopped taking an MAOI within the last 14 days. This is because taking both these medicines close in time together may cause serious and sometimes fatal reactions like high body temperature, convulsions, and even coma.