Savella for Fibromyalgia User Reviews (Page 5)

• Jody...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 12, 2022

"Kept me going for many years. Can no longer afford to buy it. Almost $300 with insurance. I am so miserable, I don’t know what I am going to do. Can’t find any help to pay for it. Please, pray for me."

• JJ1218
• March 26, 2012

"I have been on Savella for about 2 weeks now, and I have not had any side effects. Today I feel a bit tired, but other than that, I really like how most of my pain is gone and also have lost about 15 lbs in about 2 1/2 weeks. I am really happy that I am able to move around like normal. Yes, I do give myself time to relax, that is the key when having this fibromyalgia. I give Savella 2 thumbs up."

• Anonymous
• June 28, 2010

"Worked wonders for me! After about a month on Savella, I began to feel human again. It was so odd because I had forgotten what that felt like. Was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 10 years ago and started on Savella about 10 months ago. I am exercising and working in my yard every day. I had not done this for years. My family is even amazed at the difference. Thank you for this medication!"

• conni
• June 15, 2009

"At first I took Cymbalta and it really helped me for a while. I then tried Savella. I have so much more energy. I don't lie around on the couch all day. I still have to take it easy and I do have my bad days because I have Sjogren's also, but it has improved my pain and my stamina. I can even plan ahead a little bit."

• Heath...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2012

"I loved this medicine. It worked extremely well for my fibromyalgia symptoms. Unfortunately, I had some severe side effects and had to stop taking it. Blood pressure up to 187/90 and severe headaches even after a month on it. If you only have minor side effects, this may be well worth it for some."

• Anony...
• July 6, 2009

"I'm a 51-year-old female. My fibromyalgia was diagnosed 6 years ago in 2003. I also have neuropathy, degenerative disc disease, Celiac disease, and an assortment of autoimmune disorders. I've just completed the first two weeks of being on Savella. Only in the past few days have I noticed a very slight easing of my pain. The side effects that I am experiencing are: dry mouth, increased headaches, some blurred vision, increased tingling, mild constipation, some short-term memory problems, moments of confusion/disorientation, and a few episodes of increased heart rate. I've decided to continue with the Savella, at least for 4 more weeks, as long as I can tolerate the side effects. Of course, it's my hope that I'll see more reduction in my pain levels as my body adjusts to taking the Savella. In the past, I've tried to take Lyrica two different times. However, the side effects from it were simply unbearable."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2010

"I have been a fibromyalgia sufferer for about 9 years now. I saw a rheumatologist a month ago. He prescribed me Savella. I have to say that I was a bit worried about the side effects after reading a lot of patient reviews, but I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad that I did! My fibro pain went from a daily average of 9 to about a 2. My energy level is up. My mental focus is back! I've started to see the extra weight come off. I'm even thinking about going back to work! My side effects only lasted for about 2 weeks, and they were so mild that I was hardly bothered. The only real problem that I've had is insomnia, but I've always had that problem, and I'm getting back on Ambien for that. Try this medicine, it has changed my life!"

• Anonymous
• February 29, 2012

"Savella gave me my life back!! I was diagnosed in 1999 during junior year of high school, and I am now 30 years old and able to start living my life again. I am now holding down a part-time job, returning to school full-time in a medical technology program, and reconnecting with friends. I have a life again, I have a future again, thanks to this medication!"

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2010

"Savella has changed my life! I'm 23 years old and was diagnosed with Fibro when I was 15, and no one had ever really even heard of the disease at that time. I had extreme pain 24 hours a day. Some days I couldn't walk because of the pain in my hips or lift my arms because of the pain in my shoulders. Savella has helped me to do everyday things again. I still have small pain when it gets cold, but other than that, the pain is pretty much gone. At the beginning, I had small stomach aches and was slightly constipated, but that has since passed over the 3 months I have been on it. The only side effect I still have is I sweat when I sleep. It's not a lot, I just never used to before. But I will take those small side effects for the comfort I now have!"

• Richard...
• June 5, 2010

"I have suffered from chronic Lyme disease and fibromyalgia for twenty years and have been on high-dose morphine, Neurontin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and others, all of which had very bad side effects and awful withdrawal syndromes. Three weeks ago, I started Savella, but titrated very slowly, 12.5 mg/day for two weeks and now 25 mg per day. There were some pretty bad days of side effects in the first week and still some nausea and difficulty sleeping, but the benefits are much better than any other drug I've used for pain and fatigue. My pain was always at 9.5 and is now mostly around 4-6 (a vast improvement). Unlike all the other SSRIs I've tried, Savella gives me energy and new optimism!"

• rhia
• January 19, 2012

"Since I was 16 years old, I've been in so much pain! I also deal with endometriosis and TMJ, so the pain can get pretty unbearable! I'm only 23 and a stay-at-home mom of a two-year-old, so you can just imagine how bad things can get! I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia last month, and my doctor gave me Savella. I can honestly tell you within one week, the huge difference it had made! I was very emotional the first time I finally felt relaxed, as you can imagine, 7 years of constant pain had taken a huge toll on my young life (which I pretty much missed out on college, parties, etc.). I haven't had any side effects with Savella, it has saved me! I really hope it works for you as much as it does for me!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2012

"Within the first few days of starting Savella, the pain in my arms and legs had disappeared, and I was more alert during the day. I had slight nausea and sadness as I completed the titration process, but these symptoms did eventually go away. One of the best things that happened during this time was that my weight stabilized after steadily gaining for 6 months due to the constant exhaustion. Unfortunately, my neck and back pain initially worsened but returned to my personal baseline after a few weeks. This pain has not gone away but stayed with me. My only problem may be something unique to me - it took away my drive to be active. I finally have the energy, but now have no desire. Wish I knew how to work this out."

• SunKi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2018

"I started Savella for fibromyalgia. I only took it for four days before ending up in emergency room. It increased blood pressure which is normally around 101/62 and now shot up to 138/98 in 4 days!!!! I ended up in the hospital with palpitations and heart squeezing with chest pain so bad I thought I was having a heart attack. This drug feels like poison to me. I just got released from the hospital and waiting for the Savella to leave my body. It's a shame because I did feel pain relief. I have one kidney and was hoping this would be my saving grace. I don't know where to go from here. I am already on Gabapentin."

• Carper
• December 20, 2011

"I have been taking Savella for about 3 weeks, and it has made such a difference in my life. I felt like I was ready to just give up for the last year, it was getting so hard to push through the pain and being tired and sleepy all the time. I went to my doctor, and she gave me Savella and gave me my life back. I have suffered no side effects yet, and I hope I don't because I haven't felt this good in a very long time. If you haven't tried this, please do... it could change your life."

• Oohma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2018

"I was only on Savella 1 week when I developed a severe reaction to the medication. It started with migraine and within a day I had swelling of my throat and face. I had to make an emergency trip to the hospital."

• Jillc
• July 11, 2017

"Savella was a miracle drug for me. I had tons of energy and no pain. I was able to start going to the gym and walking 5 km in a month. After going up to 50 mg 2x a day, I started to get random little patches of hives, hot flashes, and a flushed face. I stayed on it for 2 months hoping the symptoms would go away as the benefits outweighed the side effects, however, rashes got worse, so I had to go off of it."

• Crystal
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2018

"My Dr. put me on Savella after my Lyrica and Cymbalta stopped working for my fibromyalgia pain. I wish I had read these reviews before I wasted $200 on these terrible pills! My pain has been worse since starting it. I’m nauseous all the time, get cold chills, go to the bathroom 2 times every hour, I can’t get to or stay asleep even with sleep meds, and I itch all over. I have had a horrible experience with this drug and wouldn’t recommend it at all!"

• ron
• May 3, 2010

"I am a guy with fibro - one of the minority, so it seems. Tried Cymbalta, and my story is so much like everyone else's. But Savella changed my life - no fibromyalgia fog, no hurting in the morning, more energy, better outlook on life, just generally feel like a new person. The recommendation from my doctor for Savella was a huge blessing."

• Minders
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2013

"This medicine helped a lot with the pain. The problem was the side effects. I did not mind the weight loss, but the sweating and the high blood pressure were side effects that could not be ignored. Therefore, I had to stop taking it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 18, 2012

"I have been taking Savella for over a year, it helped with the pain, but the side effects kept getting worse for me, not better. The profuse sweating got worse. It finally became unbearable, and I had to stop the medication. I was changing clothes 2 and 3 times a day and taking 2 showers a day due to the sweating. It also caused body odor."

• Made...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2017

"First let me rate it a 1. I was supposed to take 25mg at bedtime. Woke up a little before 2 am, heart racing, hot flashes, extreme nausea. Spent next hour trying to sleep but heart palpitations, hot flashes then chills, vomiting and needing the bathroom.... 4 times! I have NEVER had this type of drug reaction like that!!! Unreal! Charging my insurance nearly $1,000 for a rubbish drug that makes people sick. Even people who don't have a severe reactions all have nausea! It shouldn't be legal to charge people so much for a drug. It is price gauging and insane! I still feel sick next day. Never again. Now I am stuck with pills worth more money than I can make and hate them."

• Grandma...
• January 14, 2012

"I have tried every medicine, and nothing worked for my pain. I have been on Savella for a little over a month now, and I am almost pain-free. Savella has given me my life back! The doctor was very careful when upping the dose, so I've just been on the full dosage of 50 mg twice a day for a week now. No adverse side effects at all. I am a 56-year-old female. The only other medicines I take are my 2 medicines for high blood pressure. My blood pressure is being monitored, and so far everything is fine. I highly recommend this. It is a miracle for me."

• rejoi...
• March 6, 2013

"60% improvement in pain. 20 years with Fibromyalgia. 46 old female. 110 lbs. Have not seen one mention of thoughts of death or suicide. I experienced this at the 25mg 2X/day. Experience less depression and crying less though. Found myself singing at times and noticed pain not as intense and it was normally extreme. Less neuropathy. Had night sweats. Feeling extreme cold especially hands and feet. Had no drive and wanted to just sit or lay down and not complete or attempt chores. Could not focus and forgetful. I was on Elavil before that made me feel like a zombie but did help with mobility but not so much for pain. The doctor wants me off Savella in two days because of the suicidal thoughts. Says he can't help and sending to pain management."

• Tlcli...
• November 11, 2011

"Before I finished the sample pack, I was calling my doctor for a prescription. As others, I have tried any and all medications. In August, the pain was so intense I was unable to bend over, let alone last past 5:00 before having to lay down. There are side effects to all medications, it's all about your attitude. I'm always hopeful when the doctor gives me something new. Savella is the answer to my prayers. Stick it out, you will be happy with the results."

• mrd
• October 2, 2009

"48-year-old firefighter (I'm not one to give up), dealing with fibromyalgia symptoms for the past 5 years. Doctor prescribed Savella, been on it for three weeks and wow, what a noticeable difference when I miss a dose. It doesn't completely take away the deep muscle pain and stiffness, but it does help keep the pain tolerable so I can function, especially during cold, wet weather changes. The most notable side effect for me was the sweats (excessive sweating spells) and dry mouth, both are side effects I can live with."