Fluvoxamine CR
LUVOX CR
What it isControlled-release serotonin-reuptake inhibitor and sigma-1 agonist; OCD and social anxiety disorder.
Why this oneIt is taken once nightly, and the CR label adds social anxiety disorder to OCD.
What limits itPotent CYP1A2 inhibition makes caffeine, clozapine, and tizanidine interactions clinically important; nausea and sexual effects remain.
FDA-approved for
- OCD (2008)
- social anxiety disorder (2008)
⚠ BOXED WARNING
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in patients under 25
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Mechanism of action: Fluvoxamine CR ballicule
Open Fluvoxamine CR in the interactive console ↗
Memory aids: mascots and interaction avatars
Sterile glove → for OCD
Fluffer inHibitor (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, fluconazole)
