Uvox 50mg Tablet
Abbott

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
236.46

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Depression Anxiety disorder Phobia

COMPOSITION:
Fluvoxamine (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Uvox 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Uvox 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Uvox 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Uvox 50mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Uvox 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Uvox 50mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Uvox 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Uvox 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fluvoxamine   50mg

Uses of Uvox Tablet
Uvox 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to use Uvox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Uvox 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Uvox Tablet works
Uvox 50mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Uvox Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for Uvox to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Uvox, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Uvox, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Uvox is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Uvox a controlled substance, narcotic, addictive?
Uvox is not a controlled substance, narcotic or addictive

Q. Is Uvox a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or benzo?
Uvox is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or benzo. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Q. Is Uvox safe?
Uvox is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Uvox like Xanax, Luvox, and Prozac?
Luvox is the brand name of Uvox. Uvox and Prozac (fluoxetine) belongs to same class of medications however they differ in the dose to be taken, duration of action and the side effects they produce. Xanax (alprazolam) is a different drug from different class used to treat anxiety disorder

Q. Can fluvoxamine be taken with ibuprofen?
Fluvoxamine when taken with ibuprofen may lead to increased bruising or bleeding

Q. Does Uvox make you sleepy, cause hair loss, weight gain or loss, get you high, and make you tired?
Uvox can make you sleepy, gain weight or lose, get you high and tired. Generally Uvox does not cause hair loss.