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Savella (milnacipran HCl) is used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia. This medication is a selective norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite, dizziness, increased sweating, headache, or hot flashes (flushing). Savella is similar to some drugs used for the treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders. Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders.

The recommended dose of Savella is 100 mg/day (50 mg twice daily). Savella may interact with blood thinners, clonidine, diuretics (water pills), digoxin, epinephrine, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, migraine headache medicine, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Savella should be used only when prescribed. Babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may infrequently develop withdrawal symptoms such as feeding/breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before breast-feeding. Do not stop using Savella suddenly, or you could have withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, feeling irritable, confusion, headache, ringing in your ears, and sleep problems.

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