Savella Questions

Savella - Does the loss of taste side effect ever go away?

I am just beginning Savella using the titration pack.(my doctor actually has me using two packets to build up even more gradually.) I am on day 5 and my worst side effect so far is loss of taste. I ...

Posted 2 days 10 hours ago • 2 answers •

What would cause severe pain and swelling in arms and hands?

I have had numerous spinal surgeries and have a morphine pump implant that also dispenses baclavin.I also take hydromorphone for pain,tizanadine as muscle relaxer and for the past 4 wks savella for ...

Posted 7 days ago • 4 answers •

Am experiencing side effects of savella, should I stop?

I have been taking Savella for about a month & half. Recently I have been getting pain on both of my big toes, getting burning stomach pain, and head aches. I have read some of the reviews on ...

Posted 15 days ago • 1 answer •

Where can you get help paying for Savella? It is costly to me as my ins does not pay for it?

Posted 4 May 2012 • 3 answers •

Chita: I'm taking savella, but I do have severe constipation. I taking fiber, plums, soft stool,?

... laxative phils, and nothng work. What to do, I'M taking Savella because I do have Fibromylgia.

Posted 1 May 2012 • 2 answers •

Update and hello to DC family?

Dear Friends, I haven't written in a while as I've been rather busy helping friends and taking care of things for others. As some have lovingly told me, (Momfino & Stormy), for ...

Posted 27 Apr 2012 • 10 answers • 1 star

Can taking Savella help with chronic fatigue syndrome?

Posted 23 Apr 2012 • 2 answers •

Does anyone get night leg cramps from Savella?

Posted 22 Apr 2012 • 1 answer •

Need help for severe fibro neuropathy?

Dear friends, I haven't asked anything in quite a while. I can't fight this any longer. Im having a severe fibro flare that has been affecting my arms terribly. It feels like someone has ...

Posted 11 Apr 2012 • 7 answers •

Savella - Is this being used for interstitial cystitis?

I have interstitial cystitis in remission but got back the vaginal pain that went with it. A NP asked me if I'd taken it. I said no and asked my neuro/sleep doc about it. He said I'd get ...

Posted 10 Mar 2012 • 1 answer •

I was already bit overweight, but in the fall I started taking Savella for fibromyalgia and gained?

I gained 30 lbs in only 2-3 months while on Savella. I was married in July, and people say you gain weight when you get married. However, I didn't start gaining until the Savella. I did come off ...

Posted 6 Mar 2012 • 2 answers •

Savella - How long did it take to work for you?

Hi Everyone, I've just begun taking Savella for my Fibro. I'm on my 14th day of the triaition pack (50 mg/2 a day). I really don't feel like I'm getting any relief. I have so much ...

Posted 5 Mar 2012 • 3 answers •

Savella - Has anyone had difficulties obtaining insurance coverage?

Posted 4 Mar 2012 • 3 answers • 1 star

Savella - Can this med cause a rise in blood sugar?

My husband is type II diabetic. He is having trouble with lowering his blood glucose level and wondered if this could be a contributing factor.

Posted 23 Feb 2012 • 2 answers •

Can you stop Savella suddenly if you are having severe side effects?

Having side effects, have had a sore throat for over 2 weeks and have started having a cough, also other side effects.

Posted 16 Feb 2012 • 2 answers •