Luvox CR Uses

Luvox CR is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder. It is a type of antidepressant that can improve symptoms of these conditions by balancing serotonin levels in the brain. Healthcare providers may also occasionally recommend off-label Luvox CR uses, such as treating eating disorders, personality disorders, and depression. The medication is not approved for use in children.

What Is Luvox CR Used For?

Luvox® CR (fluvoxamine CR) is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of the following conditions:
 

Luvox CR Uses for Social Anxiety Disorder

Social
 anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with this condition have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others and of being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions. Their fear may be so severe that it interferes with:
 
  • Social relationships
  • Work or school
  • Other ordinary activities.
     
While many people with social anxiety disorder recognize that their fear of being around people may be excessive or unreasonable, they are unable to overcome it. They often worry for days or weeks in advance of a dreaded situation.
 
Treatment for social anxiety disorders includes cognitive behavior therapy (a type of short-term therapy) and medications. Luvox CR is one of the medications approved to treat social anxiety disorder.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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