Fluvoxamine Maleate

Last Reviewed: Nov 07, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Fluvoxamine maleate

Common Brands:

Luvox, Luvox CR (these brand names are no longer on the market)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Forms:

Oral tablet, oral capsule extended-release

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Social anxiety disorder

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Fluvoxamine Drug Class

Fluvoxamine (floo-voks-ah-meen) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Fluvoxamine Age Range

Fluvoxamine is approved for use in adults and children 8 years of age and older.