This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Fevarin is an antidepressant which functions pharmacologically as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Though it is in the same class as other SSRI drugs, it is most often used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to Take

The normal dosage of Fevarin for depression and anxiety starts at 50mg per day, rising to 100mg after a few days. It may be raised after evaluation of the effects by a doctor.

Warning and Precautions

Several weeks may pass before your symptoms improve. Do not take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or use Fevarin for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

Fevarin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Fevarin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Children, teenagers, and young adults who take Fevarin may be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts or actions. Watch all patients who take Fevarin closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual change in mood or behavior occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this medication. Symptoms of a Fevarin overdose may include nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, rapid heartbeat, lack of coordination, trouble breathing, drowsiness, fainting.

Storage

Store Fevarin at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Fevarin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects of Fevarin can include: decreased sex drive or ability, drowsiness, tiredness, diarrhea, dizziness or light-headedness, constipation, headache, nausea, nervousness, sleep problems, increased sweating, tremors, serious skin rash, vomiting, stomach pain, dry mouth, heart burn, loss of appetite, pins and needles, abnormal taste, increased heart beat, weight gain or loss, unusual bruising and other allergic problems such as difficulty breathing, fever, confusion, severe weakness, intense agitation or anxiety, restlessness, hypomania, mania, seizures.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Fevarin. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.