Savella User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• JEEZW...
• December 3, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I have been on Savella for about a month and I must say there is a improvement in my pain level. The only side effect at first was nausea and then that went away after the first couple of weeks because the body needed to get used to it but after you are over that hump the only side effects for me was hot flashes and sweats. However, to be out of pain is all that I care about. I was out of work for a year and a half and now I'm able to function and work again. I thank God for Savella and my Doctor who suggested it. She has never steered me wrong. To anyone who has Fibromyalgia please try this medicine and give it a little while to work. Stick out the side effects the first couple of weeks and the pay off is wonderful."

• tampa...
• May 19, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "Suffered with Fibromyalgia for several years. I was asked to try all the antidepressants, etc. Their side effects rendered me more useless, not able to function at all in daily life. I had taken Vicoprofen 1/2 tablet (half by choice) 3-4 x's day for several years and Lidoderm patch every morning on my cervical spine, hips and knee's. I had no desire to live. I was going through the motions. 3 weeks ago I started Savella. 1/4 the recommended dose for 10 days. Then 1/4 the next dose. 1st week I felt a difference. By week 2 my husband said he hadn't heard me mention pain. I cautiously said I'm in no pain and on no pain pills or patches and don't need to nap and can sleep. I'm very active and can do anything. Start VERY slow, with low doses. Now on 25mg once in the morning with a full breakfast! "

• AllWi...
• July 28, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "A GOD SEND! My pain was down, I had more energy by the time I was on 50mg. Unfortunately, I could not afford the medication and I didn't receive coupons. I had no side effects what so ever! I even lost 7 pounds, probably because I just felt like I could move more freely and without as much pain as I had before taking Savella. My insurance covered 1 month prescription only. It was great while it lasted!!!"

• Alime
• December 29, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago. Have tried lyrica, cymbalta, flexeril and all I experienced was nausea and no relief of my pain, itching and general discomfort. Savella has been the only medication to relieve my symptoms with only mild dizziness. Unfortunately my insurance will not cover it in 2016 and my cost will be over $130/month."

• Claudia
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 30, 2018

For Fibromyalgia "Savella was the first drug that really made a difference in my fibromyalgia. It has significantly reduced my overall pain without the sedating side effects of drugs like nortriptyline. Also, no weight gain. I had been taking so much OTC pain relievers I was worried about GI and liver damage. Also, I had been taking so many hot baths and showers that my skin was suffering. After going on Savella, I was able to cut back dramatically on my pain meds and the dermatologist is much happier with how my skin looks."

• Anony...
• November 11, 2018

For Fibromyalgia "It helped with pain, wasn't afraid to get out of bed in the morning because of the severe pain. Helped with tingling in hands and feet. Still have brain fog. I did not have any side effects. Great medicine!!!!"

• tessyib
• January 4, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "Some people have commented that their insurance does not cover this medication. I used to have medicare but don't anymore. I went to the Forest Pharmaceutical website where I applied for their patient assistance program. I qualified for the medication for free. You have to go through your doctor and you have to re-apply every 3 months but it is worth it! I was so afraid I would have to stop working, because Savella was working so well for me, I did not want to quit using it. Your doctor probably has some samples you can take while you are waiting for approval from Forest Pharmaceuticals."

• Srudy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 2, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "Started taking this drug 8 years ago. The hot flashes and sweats were really bad at the beginning. Was told by my rheumatologist that I should push through. The good outweighed the bad for many years-it helped with my fibromyalgia pain, anxiety, adhd and ocd. But now I have had headaches more often, but recently noticed my blood pressure creeping up every time I go to the doctor. I’m vegan, and am pretty healthy so this is odd to me. Dr says it’s not the Savella but I think it is. GP wants to start me on BP meds-ugh. Should I stop the Savella or just keep taking it and add the BP meds?"

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "The "hot flashes" were really unbearable. I was changing entire sets of clothes at least once a day. I finally stopped using Savella. I'm not sure if it helped my pain, but watch out for this side effect, documented in the Savella medication handout. Good luck to all others who are using it; I really hope you do not experience this side effect."

• jmmd
• August 27, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I have just weaned off Cymbalta and started Savella about 3 weeks ago. Be careful of your judgements on side effects of Savella. Many of us are being weaned off medicines like Cymbalta and others and these can be causing the side effects. Coming off Cymbalta can cause dizziness, feeling "weird" and many others. Before you write off Savella, make sure your side effects are not withdrawal from other medicines. I have found if I take Savella on an empty stomach, I am nauseated, so take with food. I also have moved the second dose of the day to 2 pm and that helped decrease the insomnia. I have more energy than before, but find I am a bit edgy at times and this is fading. Smaller doses may help side effects. Insurance should cover-ask for appeal if denied."

• Slpybr
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 11, 2012

For Fibromyalgia "I've tried many medications for Fibromyalgia. Most of which made me tired and lethargic all the time. They also made me sick constantly! Ever since I started taking the Savella, I've felt much better on a day to day basis. The Savella doesn't help with all the symptoms, but it takes away a lot of the burning feeling/sensation and also helps with the anxiety and depression as well. I wouldn't trade it for anything else!"

• Lucky...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "I really wanted to love Savella. It seems ok the first 4 to 6 months I was on it until I started getting heart palpitations and short of breath, my heart rate would go up to almost 200 with minor tasks. I didn’t realize how bad it was I until I had to go to the ER to get checked out. Be careful on this med, when it works it works great but I was only on 50mg a day and I’m pretty sure it messed up my heart for good. The reason it hasn’t been approved in a lot go places over in Europe is because the risks outweigh the benefits in most of their studies."

• Lindi
• January 11, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I have been on Savella 12.5mg for three weeks. The horrible aching in my legs that kept me up at night is gone however the pain in neck and shoulders still there. I also have degenerative osteoarthritis (herniated discs) in my lower back. The one thing I noticed with this medication is that I sleep better at night. So far, only dry mouth is a side effect and this is great since I am very sensitive to many medications."

• bluea...
• November 11, 2014

For Fibromyalgia "I have taken Savella just under 2 years and it has helped my pain and anxiety levels much better than expected. It has cause some weight gain, hot flashes and swelling but is far better than the alternative."

• Masik
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 22, 2021

For Fibromyalgia "This medication is life saver. Have been taking for 4 years 100 mg 2 times a day. Pain is gone. The only side effect I had is elevated pulse. Dr prescribed propranolol and no problems now. Highly recommend this medication. Give it 2 weeks to start working."

• ndbex
• August 14, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "Have been on this drug for the full four weeks now. I've noticed in an improvement in my energy and mood. The muscle pains have all but gone too. I did have sweating/hot flashes with it but those are better now. Luckily my insurance covers it but it's still $60/month. I also noticed the increased heart rate so I quit drinking caffeine during the day and keep my beer/wine consumption down a lot. Increase your intake of water as that helps with the head pounding feeling. I also take Ambien so my sleep has not suffered. Consider taking something to help you sleep, at least until you get used to the medication."

• Drago...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "My neurologist took me off Cymbalta which was working and started me on Savella. I worked up to 100 mg. That night my heart rate skyrocket to 160 BPM. I went to emergency room thinking I was having a heart attack. I Googled the side effects of Savella and saw tachycardia on the list. I’m warning myself off. Really scary to think that doctors do not consider crossed side effects of multiple medications. Learned my lesson."

• gourd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "I was given a 4 week titration pack to try Savella for my Fibromyalgia. I started noticing night sweats & hot flashes. Then on day 19 I was working at a show & had flushing, increased BP, Pulse & sweats so bad that my clothing was wet. I felt like my heart was going to explode. I must have some "lost moments" where I didn't know what I was doing. It was pretty scary so I stopped taking them & told my doctor on my followup visit."

• Cjano
• September 19, 2018

For Fibromyalgia "I was put on Savella 3 yrs ago. I had some side effects titrating up to 100 mg, but once I got up to 100 mg they subsided. I did very well on it! But my insurance at the time was a problem. They tried me on Cymbalta, which caused Migraines - which I hadn't had since having my last child 24 yrs ago - and I was prone to migraines for over a year after going off of it. Now they've given me Lyrica, which is very close to Cymbalta - so I'm very hesitant to take it. I'm going to ask to go back on Savella and hope my insurance has changed enough to allow it. It gave me the most relief with the least side effects!!"

• Charly
• April 3, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "Almost killed me- literally. I am still not ok weeks later. This medication should not be on the shelf prescribed in too large of dosages AND not be monitored daily - yup that scary and yup called the doc called the pharmacist- this is a very very serious lethal bad reaction drug"

• zero...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 21, 2021

For Fibromyalgia "I was prescribed Savella for chronic pain in 2009. I took it until 2020. It did not help pain at all. I experienced severe hot flashes my pain was worse taking it. Once I stopped taking Savella I felt immediate relief. I would not recommend Savella to my worst enemy. I think it aged my body and skin. I lost out on 10 years of life because I couldn't attend events with family or work. I'm now a 53 year old female. Savella to me was the biggest mistake of my life. I didn't taper off I stopped cold turkey with no issues. Run do not walk from this horrible drug."

• nvjoy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 1, 2017

For Fibromyalgia "I'm reading all of your reviews please stay strong and believe in this drug. I was one of the first people on it. I started out on low doses, my Dr slowly worked me up to the max of 100 mg 2x a day. It has been a life saver for me. I am suffering from other problems now, my fibromyalgia had become? Lupus 4 years ago. And I fear it is progressing to even worse. Savella helps. I had to miss 2 doses for a procedure and thought I was going to die from the pain."

• Mother...
• August 21, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "After taking Savella for two months, I began to notice a slight lessening of deep muscle pain and tenderness of joints. It has not, however, done away with the intense fatigue I am sometimes subjected to. Initially, I did experience my heart racing and feeling jittery, but after a few weeks, this went away. I do sometimes experience hot flashes, but I can live with that. Overall, my doctor and I are quite pleased with the results. I don't know if this is as good as it gets or if the results will continue to improve as I continue the medication. While I am not completely pain-free, I am very happy with Savella. I find it a blessing indeed."

• conni
• June 15, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "At first I took Cymbalta and it really helped me for awhile. I then tried the 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 Sjorgrens also but it has improved my pain and my stamina. I can even plan ahead a little bit."

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "Was on my 3rd week of the starter pack and loving the medicine when I found out my insurance wouldn't cover it. Devastated because I hadn't had that much energy in years. I've had chronic pain for 18 years and constant muscle spasms. It didn't get rid of the pain and spasms but it seemed like it was working on it, but with no side effects and the increased energy, I was enjoying the break from and 18 year exhaustion."