Flu-Mine
Flu-Mine Products are primarily used for
Depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder
About Flu-Mine Products
Uses of Flu-Mine Products
Fluvoxamine is used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Flu-Mine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Flu-Mine are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dryness in mouth, Nervousness, Constipation, Decreased appetite, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Headache, Sleepiness, Weakness, Dyspepsia, Agitation, Palpitations, Abdominal pain, General discomfort.
How Flu-Mine Products work
Fluvoxamine 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 of depression and also relieves symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Patient Concerns about Flu-Mine Products
Frequently asked questions about Flu-Mine Products
Frequently asked questions about Fluvoxamine
Q. Is Flu-Mine Tablet used for anxiety?
Yes, Flu-Mine Tablet is used to treat social anxiety disorder. It is anxiety related to interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life. Flu-Mine Tablet is also used for the treatment of the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks. In OCD, a person experiences unwanted thoughts and the irresistible desire to perform certain actions over and over. These thoughts and desires do not go away and make it bothersome for the person.
Q. Can Flu-Mine Tablet get you high?
There is no evidence that Flu-Mine Tablet causes dependence. But, patients may experience withdrawal symptoms on sudden discontinuation of Flu-Mine Tablet. Usually, the withdrawal symptoms are mild and go away on their own within 2 weeks.
Q. Who should not take Flu-Mine Tablet?
You should not take Flu-Mine Tablet if you are allergic to it, if you are taking another medicine to treat depression called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), or if you have stopped taking an MAOI within the last 14 days. This is because taking both these medicines close in time together may cause serious and sometimes fatal reactions like high body temperature, convulsions, and even coma.
Q. Does Flu-Mine Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, a common side effect of Flu-Mine Tablet is sleepiness. It may also affect your ability to think clearly, make decisions, or react quickly. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until and unless you know how Flu-Mine Tablet affects you.
Q. Does Flu-Mine Tablet have any serious health risks associated with it?
Yes, the use of Flu-Mine Tablet may cause serious health risks. These may include increased risks of suicidal thoughts and actions, mania, bleeding problems, convulsions, visual problems, and low sodium levels in the blood.
Q. How quickly does Flu-Mine Tablet work?
It takes a long time for Flu-Mine Tablet to start working. However, you may see an improvement in your sleep, appetite and energy levels within 1-2 weeks of starting Flu-Mine Tablet. While, conditions like depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
Q. Can I stop Flu-Mine Tablet if I am better now?
No, instead of stopping the medicine by yourself, consult your doctor who will gradually reduce the dose before stopping it completely. This is done because sudden discontinuation of Flu-Mine Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include anxiety, irritability, high or low mood, feeling restless or changes in sleep habits, headache, sweating, nausea, dizziness, electric shock-like sensations, shaking, and confusion.
Q. Does Flu-Mine Tablet cause weight gain?
Flu-Mine Tablet may either cause weight gain or weight loss. The weight loss could be due to loss of appetite. However, the chances of having weight gain or loss is not known. As compared to other anti-depressants, there is no significant change in body weight with Flu-Mine Tablet in the majority of people.