Fluvoxamine is ad Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). Fluvoxamine is used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The drug has 3 major flaws that can be life-threatening. First, it increases suicidal tendencies in patients-particularly teenagers. The medicine can also cause persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn for your unborn child. Finally, it can cause serotonin syndrome, if you are taking other medication, such as those needed for migraine headaches. People who take this drug can also suffer mania, bleeding problems, seizures and sexual problems. You definitely need to talk to your doctor about treatment options and the potential benefits vs. risks.