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Indications & Uses
Florest 100 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: For adults, treatment usually starts with 50 mg in the evening for 3-4 days, which may be increased if needed up to 300 mg a day (doses above 150 mg should be split through the day). For children over 8 years, treatment usually starts with 25 mg a day, which may be increased if needed in steps of 25 mg every 3-4 days, up to a maximum of 200 mg a day given in divided doses. Depression: For adults, treatment usually starts with 50-100 mg daily in the evening, which may be increased if needed up to 300 mg a day (doses above 150 mg should be split through the day); the usual maintenance dose is 100 mg daily. Use in children is not recommended.
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal disturbances can occur, along with anorexia and weight loss (though increased appetite and weight gain have also been reported). Hypersensitivity reactions may develop, including rash, urticaria, angioedema, joint pain, muscle pain and increased sensitivity to sunlight. Other reported effects include dry mouth, nervousness, anxiety, headache, insomnia and sexual dysfunction, along with palpitations and a fast heartbeat (though a slow heartbeat may also occur). Postural hypotension, confusion, unsteady movements and abnormal liver function tests have been reported rarely.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Voxamin XR should be used carefully in patients who have a history of mania, seizures, or suicidal tendencies, and in those who are taking EOT concomitantly or who have cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, angle-closure glaucoma, a history of bleeding disorders (especially gastrointestinal bleeding), or hepatic or renal impairment. It may also affect the ability to perform skilled tasks such as driving.
Contraindications
Fluvoxamine maleate should not be used in patients who are experiencing a manic episode.