Luvox
Fluvoxamine 50mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression. An SSRI.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Fluvoxamine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 50 · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Luvox on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Faverin
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- social anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; hypersensitivity to fluvoxamine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; insomnia; tremor
- Moderate side effects
- anxiety; palpitations; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in the original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors; alcohol; caffeine
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children and adolescents.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive; avoid rapid discontinuation; monitor for suicidal ideation
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal behaviour, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fluvoxamine 50mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression. An SSRI.
Mechanism of action
Fluvoxamine increases serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft by selectively inhibiting its reuptake into presynaptic neurons, thereby enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary after medical consultation. Breastfeeding: Small amounts excreted; use with caution.
Luvox is a well-known brand of fluvoxamine, a medication used to manage symptoms associated with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. This active ingredient is also marketed under the name Faverin, produced by manufacturers such as Abbott, and is available in tablet form in strengths of 50mg and 100mg.
Buying Luvox online
Generic fluvoxamine, much of it made in India, represents a more affordable alternative to the original Abbott brand for expats living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care to ensure proper monitoring and oversight of health requirements.
Is Luvox the original brand?
Yes, Luvox is the originator brand name, made by Abbott. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (fluvoxamine) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Luvox?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Luvox comes in 50 and 100mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Luvox sold under other names?
Other brands of fluvoxamine include Faverin.
What does Luvox treat?
Luvox contains fluvoxamine, used for obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depressive disorder. Fluvoxamine increases serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft by selectively inhibiting its reuptake into presynaptic neurons, thereby enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission.
How long does Luvox take to work?
Fluvoxamine usually starts to work within 2 to 4 weeks. It varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Luvox?
The common side effects of fluvoxamine are nausea, somnolence, insomnia and tremor. Less common ones include anxiety, palpitations and abdominal pain. Serious but less common side effects include serotonin syndrome and suicidal behaviour, which need urgent medical attention.
Does Luvox interact with alcohol?
Alcohol can interact with fluvoxamine, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Luvox. It can also interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and caffeine.
Is Luvox available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand fluvoxamine is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Luvox online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Luvox is the originator brand name, made by Abbott. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Abbott and do not ship the original Luvox.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Fluvoxamine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.