A patient receives a new prescription for fluvoxamine (Luvox). What will the nurse instruct the patient about taking the medication?
A) Take medication after eating breakfast.
B) Take medication with at least 8 ounces of liquid.
C) The dosage may need to be increased if the patient is not feeling better in 2 weeks.
D) The medication should be taken once a day before bedtime.
D
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Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that should be taken once a day before bedtime. The medication does not require 8 ounces of fluid for absorption. It should be taken for at least 4 weeks before a therapeutic effect is noted.
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