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fluvoxamine /flu·vox·amine/ (floo-vok´sah-mēn) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, used as the maleate salt to relieve the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Fluvoxamine Luvox; a SSRI that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder as well as other conditions. Mentioned in: Antidepressant Drugs, SSRI fluvoxamine [floo͡vok′sämēn] a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used as the maleate salt to relieve the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, administered orally. fluvoxamine a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. fluvoxamine Neuropharmacology An antidepressant that blocks serotonin reuptake at the synapse, approved for managing OCD. See Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In a new study of 11 people diagnosed with pathological gambling, Hollander found that two-thirds of those given fluvoxamine, sold under the brand names Floxyfral, Faverin and Luvox, were "much or very much" improved after eight weeks of therapy, compared with those not given the drug. |
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