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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