Luvox is a prescription based medicine mainly used for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder among teens, adults and children. Over the years, the drug has also proven its potential in relieving forms of depression. It basically hails from the class of drugs characterized by the name serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The medicine basically works by increasing the concentration of the brain chemical called serotonin. This chemical is responsible for the transmission of messages from one nerve to another. The lack of these neurotransmitters leads to the progression of varied forms of depression among people. This medicine essentially inhibits the reuptake of this neurotransmitter and maintains its adequate presence in the brain.
The medication is primarily available in the tablet form and intended for consumption by mouth. It should be taken once in a day and preferably at night. It is better to take the medicine along with the food, lest it bothers the stomach. The minimum dosage of the medicine begins with 50 mg and the doctor will increase it as per requirement. Every dosage of the medicine is known induce certain side effects in form of dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, insomnia or difficulty in sleeping, weakness, unusual dry mouth.
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Lithium Antidepressant Information
