Guest guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 > So...the doc says I have fibromyalgia. She prescribed Savella. Has anyone else ever taken it? Did it help? Here is a good link about Savella. Anytime your doctor prescribes a medication ask her what it is. Your pharmacist will be able to tell you if Savella might cause any adverse reactions with your other medications. http://arthritis.about.com/od/milnacipran/a/Savella.htm Kaylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 My doc won't give me Savella. He said it's too new and not much is known about it. Suzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have had fibro for over 25 years and because Cymbalta seems to work well for my particular body and it's conditions, I didn't want to try Savella. I think it has helped some people. Do you have depression? If so are you taking anything for it now? Read about Savella, all the information concerning it's uses, side effects, any drug interactions etc. Become familiar with it and make sure you get any questions answered before you begin to take it. Your pharmacist would be very helpful. Jennette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 My doc said there was no way he'll put me on that.He said many times the newer medications haven't been tested by the people long enough to know all the side affects.If it stays in the market for 8-10 years then he might put me on it Blessed be, Ms.Katurah ________________________________ To: CP <chronic_pain > Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 7:11:56 AM Subject: RE: Savella My doc won't give me Savella. He said it's too new and not much is known about it. Suzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Lyndi, This is great news, so glad that you are getting some relief after all this time. Were you taking an antidepressant and did you add the Savella or replace the old antidepressant? Jennette Lyndi wrote: >I've had fibromyalgia for about 40 years. I was hesitant to try Savella >I'm glad he suggested it. Over the 40 year span, I'd tried everything else with little success. Savella has been the first medication that has actually given me some genuine relief. I haven't had much in the way of side effect either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Jennette wrote: > Lyndi, > This is great news, so glad that you are getting some relief after all this > time. Were you taking an antidepressant and did you add the Savella or replace > the old antidepressant? I wasn't taking an antidepressant, so have no advice to give for that. Lyndi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Glad to hear Savella worked for you, it didn't for me and I went back to Lyrica Pam Lyndi wrote: > I've had fibromyalgia for about 40 years. Savella has been the first medication that has > actually given me some genuine relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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