Savella Titration Pack

Alternate Name: Savella

Dosage Form: Disp Pack

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Central Nervous System Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 12.5 & 25 & 50 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, or a history of painful or difficult urination. Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or if you drink alcohol. For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts. This medicine may cause the following problems:Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)High blood pressureLiver problemsIncreased risk of bleeding problems (especially if used with a blood thinner or NSAIDs)Sexual problems This medicine may make you drowsy or less alert. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your blood pressure and heart rate will also be monitored while you use this medicine. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Increased energy, racing thoughts, reckless behavior, talking more than usual Seizures or tremors Unusual behavior or thoughts about hurting yourself or others Unusual bleeding or bruising

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days. Do not take an MAOI for at least 5 days after stopping this medicine., Some medicines can affect how milnacipran works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Buspirone, clomipramine, clonidine, digoxin, fentanyl, lithium, St John's wort, tramadolAmphetaminesBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including TCAs)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headachesTryptophan supplement., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., This medicine may make you drowsy or less alert. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Your blood pressure and heart rate will also be monitored while you use this medicine., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.