Fluvoxamine as a medication for depression - discussion

Fluvoxamine (brand names: Faverin, Fevarin, Floxyfral, Luvox, Solvay, and other) is a medication which functions as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and σ1 receptor agonist. Fluvoxamine is used primarily for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and is also used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Fluvoxamine CR (controlled release) is approved to treat social anxiety disorder. More: en.wikipedia.org.