PsychologyAugust 4, 2026
fluvoxamine
floo-VOK-suh-meen
Definition
A specific type of antidepressant medication, belonging to the SSRI class, sometimes used in the treatment of social anxiety disorder.
Etymology
The name is a portmanteau derived from its chemical structure, combining elements related to its fluorine content ('flu-') and its chemical classification as an oxime ('-voxamine').
In the news
The article lists fluvoxamine as one of the pharmacological options for treating social anxiety disorder, though it is categorized as less effective than the first-line medication, paroxetine.
Social anxiety disorder: first-line therapy, medication, and comorbid disorders.
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