fluvoxamine

Adjunctive therapy • Brands: Luvox

Last reviewed: 2025-10-05

General information

Class: Adjunctive therapy
Common US brands: Luvox
Typical dose range: Adults (IR): typical start is 50 mg at bedtime; increase by 50 mg every 4–7 days based on response. Usual range 100–300 mg/day (divide doses above 150 mg/day).
Therapeutic drug monitoring not routinely recommended.
Last reviewed: 2025-10-05

Forms/strengths: Immediate-release tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg.; Extended-release capsules: 100 mg, 150 mg (do not crush or open).
Frequency: Adults (IR): typical start is 50 mg at bedtime; increase by 50 mg every 4–7 days based on response. Usual range 100–300 mg/day (divide doses above 150 mg/day).
Typical range: Adults (IR): typical start is 50 mg at bedtime; increase by 50 mg every 4–7 days based on response. Usual range 100–300 mg/day (divide doses above 150 mg/day).

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Recommended: No