Fluoxa 50mg Tablet

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Last updated on 12 Feb 2026 | 12:12 PM (IST)

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is prescribed to treat depression, where it helps to make you feel better. This medicine is also used to treat people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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General Information

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Fluvoxamine (50mg)

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Product introduction

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, sleep disturbances, etc).

To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day. It may take a few weeks before you start feeling better. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement even after 4 weeks.

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet has been reported to have fewer side effects than older antidepressants. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dry mouth, increased sweating, tremors, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction. Some people may experience sleepiness after taking this medicine. Let your doctor know if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.

Uses of Fluoxa Tablet

Benefits of Fluoxa Tablet

Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily activities. It can affect sleep, appetite, and overall functioning. Fluoxa 50mg Tablet is an antidepressant that helps improve mood, energy levels, and emotional stability in people with depression. It allows individuals to regain interest in life and carry out daily tasks more effectively, improving their overall quality of life.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition where a person experiences recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and feels the need to perform certain actions repeatedly (compulsions) to reduce anxiety. This can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress. Fluoxa 50mg Tablet is effective in reducing the intensity and frequency of these obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. With regular use, it helps patients gain better control over their symptoms and reduces the interference OCD has on their daily routine.

Side effects of Fluoxa Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fluoxa

Delayed ejaculation
Drowsiness
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Vomiting
Increased sweating
Indigestion
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Loss of appetite
Nervousness
Tremors
Sweating
Dryness in mouth
Inflammation of the nose
Depression
Pain during periods
Hyperkinesia
Rash

How to use Fluoxa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluoxa 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Fluoxa Tablet works

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet 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.

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Quick tips

It should be taken at night with or without food.
Take caution while taking Fluoxa 50mg Tablet if you are using Benzodiazepines and MAO inhibitors previously.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Fluoxa 50mg Tablet affects you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
It can take 2-3 weeks for Fluoxa 50mg Tablet to start working.
Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
If your doctor asks you to stop Fluoxa 50mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Fluoxa 50mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Fluoxa 50mg Tablet is very less.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Fluoxa 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Fluoxa 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Fluoxa with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Moclobemide with Fluvoxamine. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 1 week after discontinuing Fluvoxamine. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Duloxetine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Duloxetine with Fluvoxamine. Fluvoxamine may raise blood levels of Duloxetine.

Life-threatening

Tapentadol (Nasal Route)

Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.

Life-threatening

Zolmitriptan (Nasal Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may monitor and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Life-threatening

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Fluvoxamine. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 1 week after discontinuing Fluvoxamine. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fluoxa 50mg Tablet used for anxiety?

Yes, Fluoxa 50mg 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. Fluoxa 50mg 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.

Can Fluoxa 50mg Tablet get you high?

There is no evidence that Fluoxa 50mg Tablet causes dependence. But, patients may experience withdrawal symptoms on sudden discontinuation of Fluoxa 50mg Tablet. Usually, the withdrawal symptoms are mild and go away on their own within 2 weeks.

Who should not take Fluoxa 50mg Tablet?

You should not take Fluoxa 50mg 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.

Does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, a common side effect of Fluoxa 50mg 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 Fluoxa 50mg Tablet affects you.

Does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet have any serious health risks associated with it?

Yes, the use of Fluoxa 50mg 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.

How quickly does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet work?

It takes a long time for Fluoxa 50mg Tablet to start working. However, you may see an improvement in your sleep, appetite and energy levels within 1-2 weeks of starting Fluoxa 50mg Tablet. While, conditions like depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.

Can I stop Fluoxa 50mg 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 Fluoxa 50mg 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.

Does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Fluoxa 50mg 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 Fluoxa 50mg Tablet in the majority of people.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aryloxyalkylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Selective Seretonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

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General Information

Contains

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Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Fluoxa Tablet

Benefits of Fluoxa Tablet

Side effects of Fluoxa Tablet

How to use Fluoxa Tablet

How Fluoxa Tablet works

All substitutes for Fluoxa 50mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Duloxetine (Oral Route)

Tapentadol (Nasal Route)

Zolmitriptan (Nasal Route)

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fluoxa 50mg Tablet used for anxiety?

Can Fluoxa 50mg Tablet get you high?

Who should not take Fluoxa 50mg Tablet?

Does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet have any serious health risks associated with it?

How quickly does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet work?

Can I stop Fluoxa 50mg Tablet if I am better now?

Does Fluoxa 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?

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