Fluvoxamine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Fluvoxamine is an SSRI antidepressant. It is a prescription medicine used for depression and OCD. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Fluvoxamine works
Fluvoxamine belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group. It stops nerve cells from reabsorbing serotonin too quickly, so more of this chemical messenger remains available in the brain. Over time this helps improve mood, anxiety and obsessive thoughts.
What is Fluvoxamine used for?
- Depression and OCD
Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including OCD in children under specialist care. It can lift low mood and reduce intrusive, unwanted thoughts and the urge to repeat certain behaviours. Benefits build up gradually, often over several weeks, so it is important to keep taking it even if you do not notice a change straight away.
Side effects of Fluvoxamine
Some side effects of Fluvoxamine are most noticeable in the first few weeks. They include:
- Nausea
- Drowsiness or difficulty sleeping
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Sweating
- Loss of appetite
Contact a doctor straight away if you have thoughts of harming yourself, especially in the first weeks. Seek urgent help for confusion, high fever, muscle stiffness or twitching, a fast heartbeat, unusual bleeding or a fit.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not stop it suddenly, as this can cause withdrawal symptoms; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
- Fluvoxamine interacts with many medicines and with caffeine, including theophylline, clozapine, tizanidine, warfarin and other antidepressants, so tell your doctor about everything you take.
- Avoid alcohol, and do not drive until you know how it affects your alertness.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, bipolar disorder, liver disease, a bleeding problem or glaucoma, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Young people under 25 should be monitored closely when starting treatment.
Frequently asked questions about Fluvoxamine
What is the price of Fluvoxamine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Fluvoxamine products currently in stock range from Rs 476 to Rs 3,058 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Voxamine 50mg Tablet at Rs 476. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Fluvoxamine are available in Pakistan?
Fluvoxamine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Faverin (Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd) and Voxamine (Pharmevo LIMITED.).Do I need a prescription for Fluvoxamine?
Yes. Fluvoxamine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Fluvoxamine be used during pregnancy?
Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, bipolar disorder, liver disease, a bleeding problem or glaucoma, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are all Fluvoxamine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Fluvoxamine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Fluvoxamine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 3 products containing Fluvoxamine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
