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Milnacipran medication

A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
Any: Any pain med is compatible with Savella (milnacipran).
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Rosenfeld
Pain Management 29 years experience
See below: I might suggest Lyrica (pregabalin) (fda approved for fibro) or Gabapentin (neurontin).
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Dr. Edwin Perez
Anesthesiology 21 years experience
Fibromyalgia: Stimulants such as adderal can be used. For fibro there is lyrica (pregabalin). Muscle relaxants may also be helpful.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Cyma Khalily
Psychiatry 37 years experience
TWICE DAILY: Half life of savella (milnacipran) is 6-8 hours so you can take one in the morning and a second one in the evening no greater than 12 hours apart. Do ... Read More
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Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
8-10 hours: Allow about 8-10 hours between doses.( its activity last about 8-10 hours). Be consistent so chose the times that work well for you. Be sure to repo... Read More
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Dr. David Hardin
Wound care 38 years experience
10-12 hours: There is some degree of forgiveness to the times but the closer to 12 hours apart the better.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Reynolds
Psychiatry 35 years experience
Yes: 12 hours apart would be ideal.
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mehul Desai
Pain Management 21 years experience
Possibly: Savella (milnacipran) is fda approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. If you truly have fibromyalgia, savellla may be a helpful option.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Ho
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Reuptake inhibitor: Milnacipran blocks reuptake of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, thus increasing the availability of those neurotransmitters at neuronal... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
Often: In my experience savella (milnacipran) often provides good benefit for this disorder.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Ok: good that you asked, exercise caution with multiple medications, take care
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
Yes: They can be taken at the same time.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
Fairly well.: In my practice, I have found savella (milnacipran) to be a pretty effective therapy. Nausea is the major side effect. I have also found that many do w... Read More
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