What is the most important information I should know about Fluvoxamine maleate?
The information below is based on the dosage guidelines your doctor uses. Depending on your condition and medical history, your doctor may prescribe a different regimen. Do not change the dosage or stop taking your medication without your doctor’s approval. Adults: The usual starting dose is 50 milligrams (mg) taken daily at bedtime. The dose may be increased depending upon your response. The maximum daily dose is 300 mg. If you take more than 100 mg a day, your doctor will divide the total amount into 2 doses. If the doses are not equal, you should take the larger dose at bedtime. Elderly patients, or patients with impaired liver function, might require a lower starting dose. Children 8 to 17 years old: The recommended starting dose is 25 mg taken at bedtime. The dose may be increased to a maximum of 200 mg daily for children under 11 years, and 300 mg for children 11 to 17 years. Larger daily dosages are divided in two, as for adults.
