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Fluvoxamine, sold under the brand name Luvox among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is used primarily for the treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Other uses include depression, bulemia, and anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include nausea, sleepiness, sexual dysfunction, sweating, and agitation. Other side effects include an increased risk of suicide in those under the age of 25 and liver problems. Use during pregnancy is of unclear safety. Use of fluvoxamine is not a requirement to stop breastfeeding.

Fluvoxamine was approved for medical use in the United States in 1994. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative to fluoxetine. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom it costs the NHS about 18 pounds per month for the typical dose of 100 mg per day as of 2020. This amount in the United States costs about 15 USD as of 2021.