Milnacipran
Generic name: milnacipran [ mil-NA-si-pran ]
Brand names: Savella, Savella Titration Pack
Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 12.5 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg; varying strength)
Drug class:Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
What is milnacipran?
Milnacipran is used to treat chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia (a medical condition that causes chronic pain in the muscles and joints).
Milnacipran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking milnacipran. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Do not use milnacipran if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine. After you stop taking milnacipran, you must wait at least 5 days before you start taking an MAOI.
Milnacipran is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Do not stop using milnacipran without first asking your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use milnacipran if you are allergic to it.
Do not use milnacipran if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. After you stop taking milnacipran, you must wait at least 5 days before you start taking an MAOI.
Milnacipran should not be given to a child younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
heart disease, high blood pressure;
bipolar disorder (manic depression);
bleeding problems;
low levels of sodium in your blood;
sexual problems;
if you drink alcohol; or
if you take a blood t...
