SAVELLA Reviews (MILNACIPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.0 (158 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SAVELLA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SAVELLA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | fibromyalgia | headache, nausea, hot flashes | if you continue through side effects for some of us it will work, quality of life better than in many many moons am definitely an advocate | F | 55 | | 10/21/2009 | 1 | post viral syndrome / fibromyalgia | intense scalp burning, mood swings, rapid heart rate, elevated b/p, | I started the titration pack and only got up to 25 mg/day. The scalp burning was terrible. I also had crying episodes. The good thing was the pain was decreased by 85-90% until the 2nd week of 25mg/day. Ended up in the emergency room with Seratonin syndrome (HR 180, BP 180/98, extreme agitation, etc.) Was told that this could have killed me. I really wanted to try to stay on the meds due to the pain relief but the side effects would have killed me. Hope they can come up with something that helps as well without all the terrible side effects. | F | 46 | | 1/12/2010 | 4 | 0 days | 8/26/2018 | 2 | Fibromyalgia | RX was very effective with decreasing the generalized fibro pain, but was extremely pricey and caused profound fatigue, drowsiness, and cognitive deterioration- to the point I had trouble running my coffee pot or trying to remember how to get from point A to point B while driving. My MD stopped the Med and I have so much more energy, mental acuity, and stamina. | F | 57 | 1 days 100 mg | 7/17/2016 | 1 | Help with stiffness.but the pain got worse and I started to get shortness of breath weakness my left arm and the left side of my back hurts me so much had to stop it but the weakness and shortness of breath is still bothering me!!!!! | M | 38 | 1 days 200mg | 8/12/2016 | 1 | Bipolar/chronic pain | Wow so taking this medicine was one of the weirdest experiences I've ever had. At first I was incredibly nauseous and felt like I had to burp or I'd throw up. Then I got incredibly irritated. I just wanted to bitch to everyone about how I felt cause honest I felt sick at first. Not to mention my body was so hot. Then I felt so wide awake and couldn't stop laughing uncontrollably. Literally, I couldn't stop laughing and nothing was funny. I had to actually try not to laugh. During this time I had so much energy I was debating doing a workout video. lol Finally the laughing wore off but was still wide awake. I dont know what the hell my doctor was thinking putting me on this medicine. Its stupid. | I was supposed to take this medicine twice a day. Basically if I did I'd be a nutcase that couldn't function. This was terrible for me and did not react will to my mental disease. Made me incredibly manic so I couldn't sleep. Finally I surrendered and had to take my saphris. Seriously what a weird night. | F | 23 | 1 days 50 2X day | 5/17/2012 | 1 | Back Pain | Heart Pounding,High Blood Pressure,Extreme Nausea,Vomiting,Stomache Pain, Irritable, Hot Flashes, Sweating | Worst Medicine Ive Ever Taken!!!!! | F | 18 | 1 days 50MG 2X day | 7/12/2012 | 1 | muscle pain misdiag of fibromyalgia | Slurred speech, out of it, feeling of doom, slow muscle control, confusion | Too scary for me to continue. Only took 2 doses 12.5 at night then 12.5 in am. Took about 6 hours after 2nd dose for side effects to stop. Did not notice if pain was gone as these side effects were greater than the pain. | F | 43 | 1 days 12.5 mg 1X day | 2/23/2010 | 1 | fibro | Took one dose of 12.5 mg and had the most horrendous headache, nausea, and depressive symptoms. Do not recommend! | F | 33 | 1 days 12.5 1X day | 2/25/2011 | 5 | Fibromyalgia | I was on Savella over 5 years ago and had to stop taking it because I was put on Effexor and you can't take Savella and Effexor together. My Fibromyalgia used to only effect me over cold months now it is effecting me 24-7 all 12 months. I'm no longer on Effexor and now just started back on Savella. I live in North Carolina and we get hot days. Heat works great for my Fibromyalgia and usually take 3 hot showers a day when my Fibromyalgia is flared up. Now that I am back on Savella it has almost taken all the inner burning away and the ide spread chronic pain I was feeling like I've been in a physical fight. The only thing that is bothering me with this med this time is I feel like I took a sleeping pill. I just want to sleep. I think I am going to cut back to just taking Two by mouth of 50mg one time a day instead of two by mouth twice a day. I feel this may be a bit much just starting back on it again and need to gradually work up to the higher dose. I also have a little nauseated feeling that I can tolerate since I now know longer feel like I've been physically beat up since back on Savella. I also have arthritis spreading throughout my body so that and Fibromyalgia is not a good mixture. To sum all this up I am happy to be back on Sevella and 95% pain free however the side effect of this making me just want to sleep I am going to have to reduce my intake and see if that reduces the just want to sleep I am encountering. | To those out there who suffer with the invisible disease called Fibromyalgia my sympathy is with all of you. I know how this disease can effect your concentration, lack of ability to move or lift, chronic wide spread pain and no energy. You just have to try different things to see what work best to relieve pain. My good days is when I have motivation to get things done my bad days I lay around and do nothing except take several hot showers that work for me to ease the chronic pain. I keep my central air on 75 with a ceiling fan. Cold effects my Fibromyalgia bad and brings on the chronic pain. I actually have to wear a jacket in the Spring/Summer time in a grocery store ect because of how cold they keep the store. Stay strong and don't let Fibromyalgia get the best of you. Don't be hard on yourselves if you have days that you can't seem to accomplish anything. Role with the good days and let the bad days run it's course. | F | 53 | 2 days Two 50mg 2X day | 5/25/2021 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | I became extremely agitated, irritable,and suffered with a severe headache with my blood pressure up on the second day of taking to 170/130 with my heart rate at 120's. I felt like my head was going to explode. I went to the ER immediately and was diagnosed with Seritonin Syndrome, which is life threatening. I was told by the ER doctor to never take this drug again and that she has seen this syndrome with serval other patients recently. | This drug is new and not widely researched. When combined with other types of SSRIs it can cause serious, sometime irreversable effects. There needs to be more studies on this drug. MD's need to have more information regarding interactions of this drug with other drugs one may be taking. IF ANYONE is on this drug, please monitor your blood pressure and heart rate especially with any dose changes. | F | 40 | 2 days 12.5mg 1X day | 2/4/2012 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Vivid dreams, confusion, and suicide thoughts | F | 47 | 2 days 12.5 | 2/19/2020 | 5 | fibro | sever sweating, constipation, HBP | The first week taking this medication was not easy. The second was better. When I started taking the full dosage of 50mg 2xday, it was the worst. I stuck it out because I hoped this med would benefit me. I am so glad I did. I sweat terrible for 4 hours after my morning dose but am not bothered by it after taking my evening dose. I am on BP meds and had to have them increased. Constipation is tolerable, it has to come out eventually! I have noticed that I have nausea if I miss my stomach meds. But the one thing that I am happy to tell you is that I cannot remember when i felt this good, probably at least 15 years. I still have pain in the morning but it is nothing like before. I can put up with the side effects because it helps me to live a normal life. Before Savella, I didn't want to live if I had to be in constant pain. It works for me. If you are dealing with the side effects and don't know if it is worth it, stick it out longer if you are not in life-threatening danger, you may be glad you did. | F | 43 | 3 days 50 2X day | 5/16/2011 | 1 | fybro | swollen prostate,inability to empty bladder.pain in groin | would like to hear back from other people who have same effect's,would like to hear what medical pro's recomend. Am stopping dose . | M | 47 | 4 days 50mg 2X day | 2/15/2011 | 1 | fibro pain | pain in abdomen, night sweats, compulsive crying, bad mood, sores on skin,palpitations, anxiety,headache,dry mouth, agitation | I was on Pristiq 50 mg/day with good effect on my fibro. Even though it is not listed for fibro. I also have depression with anxiety. MD suggested Savella as it is for fibro. Took the full 50 mg twice a day for 3 days so far. Not helping...more pain in legs and chest muscles, some shortness of breath (not activity related) and other symptoms already mentioned. I am not going to take this med any longer. I cannot spend my life crying. I will go back to my Pristiq. This Savella is killing my gut. I am on Celebrex also and cannot take the combo of both of them. I feel very anxious. | M | 58 | 4 days 50 2X day | 9/15/2010 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | My first 2 weeks on Savella went very well. My pain was significantly reduced. I hoped that it would help with the fatigue, which makes some days impossible to get through. It didn't help. At the start of week 3 I developed a very bad headache, blurred vision, pound heart, pressure in my ears and my emotions were up and down. Feeling depressed, anxiety, sad and sometimes just a blank feeling, which is the worst. On week 4 now and reduced my dosage in half. I will be talking with my RHEUMOLOGIST tomorrow. I really pushed my doctor to give me this medication. I was on cymbalta for several years, it didn't do much for my pain but did help with depression and anxiety. I hope it's working for others but without all these side effects. God luck and God Bless | F | 47 | 5 days 50 | 7/19/2016 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | My first 2 weeks on Savella went very well. My pain was significantly reduced. I hoped that it would help with the fatigue, which makes some days impossible to get through. It didn't help. At the start of week 3 I developed a very bad headache, blurred vision, pound heart, pressure in my ears and my emotions were up and down. Feeling depressed, anxiety, sad and sometimes just a blank feeling, which is the worst. On week 4 now and reduced my dosage in half. I will be talking with my RHEUMOLOGIST tomorrow. I really pushed my doctor to give me this medication. I was on cymbalta for several years, it didn't do much for my pain but did help with depression and anxiety. I hope it's working for others but without all these side effects. God luck and God Bless | F | 47 | 5 days 50 | 7/19/2016 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | I experience the hot flashes and sweating. I sweat anyway but it's increased a good bit. I felt completely stoned with my first dose. I just increased this morning to the 25mg twice per day so still waiting to see what happens. My head itches/tingles after every dose. I still sleep ok. No nausea yet. So far, so good. Nothing to report yet on how it helps pain. | F | 32 | 5 days 25 mg 2X day | 3/16/2012 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Doc switched me from Cymbalta and Lyrica to Savella. It is awful. I have been on this med just 5 days. I have brain zaps, dizziness, jerky, twitchy movements, nightmares, awful insomnia despite taking 2 Ambien, intense sweating, night sweats/chills, cold feet and hands. My ears are ringing, head thumping, headaches and I am having cognitive issues including forgetting words, slurring and repeating myself. I feel like a zombie! | Caution!!!! | F | 50 | 5 days 2X day | 9/17/2011 | 5 | Pain & Confusion from vaccinations | Pill 1: - Intense ringing in ears at times. - Diarrhea - No pain relief - Scalp tingles - Right side burns Pill 2: - No ringing in ears - Right eye blurry - Feels like things are not being processed correctly from my right eye/ear - Scalp tingles - Diarrhea - Right side burns - No pain relief Pill 3: - Diarrhea - Ringing in my ears - Right eye hurts and is blurry - Scalp tingles - No pain relief Pill 4: - No Diarrhea - No ringing in my ears - Scalp tingles - Some pain relief - I smiled a few times and actually meant it Pill 5: - Diarrhea - Still have tingling in my head - Still have neck pain Pill 6: - Diarrhea - Still have tingling in my head - Still have neck pain Pill 7: - No Diarrhea - Still have tingling in my head - Still have neck pain - Have prostate pain now too - During intercourse, had ejaculations of prostatic fluid several times before finally having any orgasm and release of seminal fluid Pill 8: - No Diarrhe | M | 33 | 6 days 25 2X day | 11/8/2010 |
SAVELLA (MILNACIPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE): Milnacipran is used to treat pain caused by a condition called fibromyalgia that affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and supporting tissues. This medication is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). FDA Approval Date: 2009-01-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)