Guest guest Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 > Bennie wrote: > Savella is a Serototin/norepinephrine reuptake medication as anti depressants and is considered in the same class. > Milnacipran (Ixel, Savella, Dalcipran, Toledomin) is a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used Hi Bennie, I know except the way my chronic pain doctor and my pharmacist talk it is not declared an antidepressant. It is so confusing to have read it is in an antidepressant family but is not declared one even though it can help the same way. It is rather weird to me. Christy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 > > Hi Bennie, > > I know except the way my chronic pain doctor and my pharmacist talk it > is not declared an antidepressant. It is so confusing to have read it > is in an antidepressant family but is not declared one even though it > can help the same way. It is rather weird to me. > Christy.Christy, I agree, just like Cymbalta is an anti depressant but is used for pain/fibromylagia. I believe that when then get a patent they want the area where it makes more money. Just as Neurotin, Lyrica, Topomax are anti seizure medications. Pregabalin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing the number of pain signals that are sent out by damaged nerves in the body. I think it ironic that the U.S. doesn't classify Savella as anti depressant but other countries do. I believe the classic story I heard was that when Viagra was in clinical trials, it was for high blood pressure, but a huge side effect that the patients were having sustained erections and then they market for Erectile Dysfunction. Off label usage of medication is done and I think the pharmacists and Doctors don't want to be liable. Is it helping you and how long have you been on it ? The x-ray technician that did my bone density test was talking about how it has saved her but she is coming tolerant and is at the maximum dosage. I know that some people take huge dosages of Neurotin to help them. Cymbalta helped me but I got leg cramps and saw that one of the side effects was leg cramps so I titered off them. I hope it helps you an continues to help you. Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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