What is Savella?
Savella is a prescription medicine used to treat fibromyalgia. It is the first-choice medication for this condition. You can take these tablets with or without food but must follow a strict schedule, which can be perplexing in the first month.
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Get A Second OpinionSavella Uses
Savella treats pain caused by fibromyalgia, which affects muscles, tendons, ligaments, and tissue support. This medicine is a Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) that helps restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).
Instructions:
- Read your pharmacist’s medication guide before using Milnacipran whenever you get a refill.
- Consult your doctor.
- Take this medicine orally with or without food, usually twice a day or as directed by your doctor. If you have nausea, it may help to take this medicine with your food.
- The dosage is based on your health condition, medical history, and response to treatment.
- Your doctor may prescribe a low dose to reduce your risk of side effects and gradually increase the dose.
- Do not suddenly stop using this medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor may lower your dosages slowly.
Savella (Milnacipran) Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Trouble sleeping
- Hot flush
- Increased sweating
- Vomiting
- Irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
- Increased heart rate
- Dry mouth
- High blood pressure
- Hypertension
- Irritation
- Rashes
- Vomit
- Lightheadedness
Precautions
Before using Savella:
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Savella (Milnacipran) or Levomilnacipran or have any other allergies.
- This product may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Discuss your medical history with your doctor or pharmacist, including kidney disease, liver disease, personal or family history of glaucoma, psychiatric disorders, suicide attempts, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
- Older adults may be at higher risk of mineral imbalance (low sodium levels in the blood), especially if taking diuretics.
- Consult your doctor before breastfeeding as this medicine passes into breast milk.
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Book an AppointmentInteractions with Other Medications
- Using Savella with other drugs can increase drowsiness. Ask your doctor before taking opioid medication, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, or anxiety/seizure medications.
- Inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Dosage of Savella
- The dosage depends on your age, health condition, other medications used, and other factors. Follow your doctor's prescription.
Overdose
If you overdose, contact your doctor immediately to avoid any emergency. Symptoms of an overdose may include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and vomiting.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one.
Storage of Savella Tablets
- Store at room temperature away from light, heat, and moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Savella vs. Cymbalta
| Savella | Cymbalta |
|---|---|
| Treats fibromyalgia. | Improves mood and relieves certain types of pain. |
| Used for pain caused by fibromyalgia affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and tissue support. | Used for treating depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic muscle pain, urinary incontinence (women). |
| Available only as a brand name; high copay. | Available as a generic. |
