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Brand: Luvox, Faverin, Dumyrox, Floxyfral, Voxamin
Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant primarily used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, in the brain. It belongs to a class of drugs known as SSRIs and is generally well-tolerated, although it can cause some side effects such as nausea, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction.
For obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, and sometimes depression and other conditions.
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Outcome:
Serotonin syndrome
Mechanism:
Increased serotonin levels
Outcome:
Increased bleeding risk
Mechanism:
Altered clotting factors
Outcome:
Increased anxiety, insomnia
Mechanism:
Additive stimulant effect
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation for improved adherence (Year: 2026, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial activity, there is a low (5%) likelihood of a significant change in FDA regulatory status within the next 5 years.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Antidepressant
2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzylamine derivative