tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Luvox or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what medications you are taking, especially MAO inhibitors as phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate) even if you stopped taking them in the last 2 weeks, alprazolam (Xanax), anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), astemizole (Hismanal), buspirone (Buspar), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cisapride (Propulsid), clozapine (Clozaril), cyclosporine, dextromethorphan, diazepam (Valium), diltiazem (Cardizem), diuretics ('water pill'), haloperidol (Haldol), heart medications, lithium, medications for depression, methadone, midazolam (Versed), phenytoin (Dilantin), pimozide (Orap), sumatriptan (Imitrex), terfenadine (Seldane), theophylline (TheoDur), thioridazine (Mellaril), triazolam (Halcion), L-tryptophan, and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, adrenal,or liver disease; or a history of depression or mania; seizures; or a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Luvox, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Luvox.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by Fluvoxamine maleate.
tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of Fluvoxamine maleate.
plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Luvox may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. However, if you remember a missed dose when it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

If you take Luvox once a day at bedtime and do not remember it until the next morning, omit the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can Luvox cause?

Side effects from Fluvoxamine maleate are common. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
dry mouth
upset stomach
headache
diarrhea
constipation
indigestion
nervousness
tremor
weakness
abnormal ejaculation
difficulty sleeping
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

rapid heartbeat
sweating
skin rash
hives
seizures or convulsions

What storage conditions are needed for Luvox?

Keep Fluvoxamine maleate in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

What other information should I know?

It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to Luvox.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have.

Luvox : Full Prescribing Information