Reviewer: 35-44 Female (Patient)

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I have chronic pain and tried savella. I dont think I can stand the sweating to the dehydration point, frequent unination and the fluid retention. Just took the 50mg and it is worse. I really need to take some weight off and thought this drug will help with pain so I could feel like exercising, live without the brain fog, and be who I would like to be without the pain. Dont think this is the drug ... Show Full Comment

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I have chronic pain and tried savella. I dont think I can stand the sweating to the dehydration point, frequent unination and the fluid retention. Just took the 50mg and it is worse. I really need to take some weight off and thought this drug will help with pain so I could feel like exercising, live without the brain fog, and be who I would like to be without the pain. Dont think this is the drug for me. The pain is better but I think the side effects are worse than being in pain.
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Reviewer: SavellaIsGREAT, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Savella works great. But the first week of side effects while titrating are a bit uncomfortable. After that, it's WONDERFUL for energy, pain & brain fog, although it takes a couple of months to see a dramatic improvement. IGNORE any reviews from people who stopped taking it after the first week, because they most likely didn't take it properly & just aren't giving it a real c ... Show Full Comment

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Savella works great. But the first week of side effects while titrating are a bit uncomfortable. After that, it's WONDERFUL for energy, pain & brain fog, although it takes a couple of months to see a dramatic improvement. IGNORE any reviews from people who stopped taking it after the first week, because they most likely didn't take it properly & just aren't giving it a real chance to work. Savella isn't a pain pill; it doesn't work instantly. Very important to remember: TAKE SAVELLA EARLY & TAKE IT WITH FOOD; always take it with food. I take it at 5 a.m. & 2 a.m. (for 7 weeks now). If not taken correctly, it'll cause headaches/nausea. Don't give up; just give it at least two months to work. I take my doses halfway through my meals. If you take the second dose too late in the day, it'll interfere with sleep. The second dose should be taken before 2 p.m. Unfortunately, doctors also aren't telling patients that Savella is an SNRI so it SHOULD NOT be taken w/ other antidepressants or it'll make you sick (serotonin syndrome). Take it properly & give it a chance - because Savella helps A LOT for fibro sufferers! Wonderful for pain, energy & fibro fog. TAKE IT RIGHT, AND IT WILL HELP! DON'T DISCOURAGE OTHERS IF YOU DIDN'T TAKE SAVELLA CORRECTLY. IT TAKES LONGER THAN A WEEK TO FULLY WORK. IF YOU'RE NOT TAKING IT LONG ENOUGH, YOU'RE CHEATING YOURSELF!
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Reviewer: abbygail97, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started this med a week ago and have had more side effects than with any other I've tried. I've been nauseaed for most of the day every day, had extreme sweats, dizziness, insomnia (with use of med I've been taking for two years), increased depression. I hope to see a big change if I can finish the titration, but I'm very doubtful at this time.

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I started this med a week ago and have had more side effects than with any other I've tried. I've been nauseaed for most of the day every day, had extreme sweats, dizziness, insomnia (with use of med I've been taking for two years), increased depression. I hope to see a big change if I can finish the titration, but I'm very doubtful at this time.
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Reviewer: jodiern1, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've experienced trembles,insomnia,increased heart rate, severe swekking of hands,legs ,feet,ankles. 3 to 4+edema. easily agitated. loss of appetite, decreased kidney funtion,dry mouth.

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I've experienced trembles,insomnia,increased heart rate, severe swekking of hands,legs ,feet,ankles. 3 to 4+edema. easily agitated. loss of appetite, decreased kidney funtion,dry mouth.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It has worked very well. I am allergic to Lyrica but this has done very well. Only side effects that I have are (1) mild headacke and (2) sweating.

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It has worked very well. I am allergic to Lyrica but this has done very well. Only side effects that I have are (1) mild headacke and (2) sweating.
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