A member asked:

Dr. kruser..the packet for savella (milnacipran) says not to take nsaids, aleve etc. with savella (milnacipran)...your opinion?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Not true: NSAIDs may be taken with Savella (milnacipran).

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Other SNRI: NSAIDs should be OK but not other SNRI. You can check with your physician

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Monitor : According to the drug interaction reference at Medscape, there is an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding with the combination of Savella (milnacipran) and Aleve

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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A member asked:

Dr. kruser..the packet for savella (milnacipran) says not to take nsaids, aleve etc. with savella (milnacipran)...your opinion?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Samuel agreed

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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