<p><strong>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</strong>: Fluvoxamine Maleate are indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), as defined in&nbsp;DSM-III-R or&nbsp;DSM-IV. The obsessions or compulsions cause marked distress, are time-consuming, or significantly interfere with social or occupational functioning.<br />
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Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses or images (obsessions) that are ego-dystonic and/or repetitive, purposeful, and intentional behaviors (compulsions) that are recognized by the person as excessive or unreasonable.</p>