What is Fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) prescribed for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults and children over the age of eight. Fluvoxamine also may be prescribed off-label to treat other mental disorders including major depressive disorder (MDD) and social anxiety disorder. It is available as an oral tablet or an extended release capsule and is usually taken once or twice a day.
How does Fluvoxamine work?
Like other SSRIs, Fluvoxamine works by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, in order to reduce anxiety and obsessive thoughts and improve mood. In adults, the usual maintenance dose for treating symptoms of OCD ranges from 100 mg to a maximum of 300 mg per day.