Luvox For Compulsive Negativity
Pronounced: (flew-VOX-uh-meen)
Uses
Fluvoxamine is used to treat social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It may decrease anxiety/unreasonable fears, persistent/troubling thoughts (obsessions), and unwanted urges that keep returning (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking). It may also decrease the number and severity of panic attacks. Fluvoxamine belongs to a class of...
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What You Need to Know
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The Difference Between Obsessions and Compulsions
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Treatment Options for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Luvox approved for social anxiety, OCD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Luvox for use in adults with social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. The... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obsessive-compulsive neurosis; OCD Treatment OCD is treated using medications and therapy. The first medication usually considered is... Read more »
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Quality of Life Issues in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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