Savella User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• CS Dr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 20, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I have had a daily chronic migraine on top of the fibromyalgia since November 1999 along with several other problems. I have been on a LOT of different meds over the years. I started taking Savella in October of 2012 and after I had my dose upped to 100 mg 2x daily I realized one day that I was having a bad migraine. I then realized that I had been having many more good days than bad days and very few days spent laying in a dark room praying for overwhelming sleep. I actually have had migraine free days! My mood has been a little better, overall pain is somewhat better and I have had no side effects. So overall I consider it a success. I also still take Cymbalta, Neurontin, Topamax, Oxycodone and a couple of others. Good luck!"

• Rosie
• October 3, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I have been taking 100mg of Savella per day for about 6 weeks. Many of the side effects have subsided at this point and my fibromyalgia pain is minimal. However, my anxiety and moodiness has only increased. I occasionally take clonazepam, but it's so sedating and addictive, I don't want to take more than the prescribed 1mg per day. The first time in 10 years I have had minimal pain, but the anxiety and agitation are crippling at times."

• busymel
• February 23, 2012

For Fibromyalgia "I have had this condition for thirty years. No one should have to live in that much pain for so many years. Doctor started me on Savella 14 days ago. I pray it keeps up the good work. Its about time. I would love to just take this medicine and vitiams. That would be great. I can get out of bed and walk. First time in 30 years. See its not in all our heads."

• Purple...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I started titrating and I'm close to reaching max dose of 50mg 2x day. I have experienced severe insomnia, restlessness, and anxiety along with depression. I also take abilify, Ativan, klonopin, and extended release ambien and I still can't fall asleep. The fibro pain however, is almost gone."

• Cathy...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 5, 2024

For Fibromyalgia "I have been on Savella for 6 years. I had tried everything else you can think of with no success. I learned about Savella from a new doctor after we moved. I figured it was worth a try. I was amazed at how well it worked for me. The only real side effects I have are a slightly faster heartbeat at times, and I crave salt now due to a lower sodium level in my blood. Definitely side effects I can live with. Savella has been a miracle for me. It has drastically improved my quality of life. My only issue is that it is very difficult to get insurance to cover it. IT WORKS!! I have made crazy copays and even paid out of pocket full price a few times just to not have to stop taking it. It was worth every penny to me. After 6 years of living what felt like a 'normal' life again, I'm having issues with insurance and am on day 6 with no RX, and I forgot how awful I used to feel all the time. I pray my appeal to the insurance company comes through ASAP. I can't live without this medicine."

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2012

For Fibromyalgia "Given savella by my doctor. It's a miracle medicine but start slower to avoid side effects. The titration pack is too fast. Also you should stop at the dose that takes care of your pain. I was at 25 mg 2 times a day for a long time. When my stress went up the pain came back so my doctor increased me to the usual dose of 50 mg 2 times a day. Pain is gone! There are coupons on line. I had sweats as the only side effect that went away. I'll take that over the pain any day!"

• Happy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2022

For Fibromyalgia "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering from pains in various parts of my body, exhaustion, and overall lack of interest in most everything. I've now been on Savella 50 mg 2 X day for about two months. My results are astounding. Significant reduction in pain. The first two week I did experienced nausea and headaches, but was willing to continue for I already had some reduction with pain. Give it a couple of months to fully work. The feedback from others on this site was helpful. I hope my positive experience is also helpful, because I've finally got my life back!"

• Seref
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I started Savella a little over a month ago and had not experienced any side effects until the last two weeks. Palpitations/ elevated resting heart rate and right sided headaches, which I did not realize were due to this medication because I didn't experience any initial side effects. Overall muscle pain has been greatly reduced, energy increased. Bummed out that I may have to stop due to the new side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 26, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I had been on Lyrica and Zoloft. My doctor had me wean off them and then started with Savella. My muscle pain is much improved and I have only been on it for 2 weeks. The 'brain fog' I was experiencing with the other medications is going away. The most irritating side effect I have is hot flashes, which could also be caused by weaning off Lyrica and Zoloft. I hope those go away soon."

• Chery...
• October 7, 2017

For Fibromyalgia "I've had fibromyalgia now since I was in my 30's, I am now 63. Back then, I was told It was depression, all in my head, you name it. I tried several Medications, nothing helped, until I tried Savella. It's a miracle medication for me, although I take the highest dose allowed, 100mg 2x a day. The only problem, it's very expensive. My prescription plan pays some, but I'm stuck with a bill of about $1200 a year. Unfortunately, I can not get help because I inherited my Moms IRA that has $35,000 in it...Sad they can't make this a generic drug ☹️. I feel trapped because I feel like I need thus medication to survive."

• Grann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I've been on Savella this time for a couple of weeks, I've noticed I have constant "headaches" and constipation and that doesn't help,because I have IBSC.I do suffer with headaches, they are worse now along with ALL my other health problems and medications, I go back in a month to see my PCP, Savella has helped with my Fibro pain and I have lost weight%u263A, It's just the CONSTANT HEADACHES AND CONSTIPATION. I hope my PCP will have a Solution, Because I don't want to stop taking it.I have tried Lyrica in the past, I couldn't take to Many side effects, Also took Cymbalta it worked good, My insurance stopped paying then I started reading about ALL the law suits for Cymbalta. So I hope my Headaches and Constipation gets Better."

• Anonymous
• July 11, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I'm on day 6 and I already feel the difference. Yes, I felt some of the chills, mild fever and dizziness. I figured I continue to see how it went. So far so good. I was in pain for the past year and I was just diagnosed this month. My pain is not completely gone, but I can honestly tell you that I feel about 80% better. Which is better than I've felt in a long time. I pray that it continues. My side effects are almost completely gone."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "I have been a fibromyalgia sufferer for about 9 years now. I saw a rheumatologist a month ago. He prescribed me with 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!"

• Dr Pat
• April 7, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "I have my doctorate in Clinical Counseling and am very aware of "placebo" effects of medication. I've had Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia for years and have tried many pain medications and antidepressants. Three months ago my physician prescribed Savella and IT HAS GIVEN ME MY LIFE BACK. I had some side effects, not too uncomfortable, but continued Savella and am so glad I did. If you are suffering from side effects, talk to your doctor and try to stick with Savella until your body adjusts. Brain fog is gone, even if I feel tired! Physical pain not all gone but with fish oil tablets - all pain is gone and I can walk up and down steps, etc. Fish oil: 1200 mg a day, 6 a day and more in the winter time. Take care."

• DebHa...
• December 16, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "I have recently started taking Savella and it has really made a difference in my mood, clarity and desire to do things. I have less pain....still have pain but some how it's not as debilitating. Very pleased so far.....as far as side effects ....I have most of the issues it causes any way so not sure how I would know if it was fibro or the drug. This has been a very postive experience. I still take Lyrica .....this is one I would like to stop taking but I can't convince my neurologist."

• Rosie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I started on Savella in July. Have been on it for 4 months. I have had such bad hot flashes 24 hours a day. Does not decrease. Head aches severe constipation, which I have never had in my life. Dizziness memory loss irratability the worst is severe high blood pressure. When I realized it was from the Savella I went off of it. My blood pressure is coming down. The pain is tollerable. Do not take this medication if you do not have to. It was weird how I found out the high blood pressure. I went to 3 different doctors for different things. They all asked me if I had high blood pressure. I didn't. So I drove to my PCP. He immediately put me on medication it was so high. Within stroke zone. Please check your blood pressure."

• T t
• December 23, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "I am on day 14 of the starter pack and I have to stop. I have had nausea, vomiting, dizzy spells, blurry vision, drunk feeling. I was stopping Venlefexine and slowly tapering off while starting savella. I had a rash for about 24 hours too. This is the worst side effects from a medication I have ever had. I have also lost about 4 pounds in 3 days because I have not been able to eat."

• bethral
• August 9, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "I've been on Savella for a little over 2 months now after 3 years on Cymbalta for fibromyalgia. My doctor kept me on my full dose of Cymbalta until I have finished the 2 week pack and another week on 50mg 2xs per day then she suggested I do 1 Cymbalta pill every other day for 10 days then stop. I just stopped cold turkey to be done with it, no point in dragging out the side effects of coming off the Cymbalta any longer than necessary. I love Savella, for the first time in my 31 years of life I feel normal. Suffered from hot flashes and some headaches and I'm having some trouble dealing with experiencing emotions again after being neutral for years but everything is working out great. Savella honestly gave me my life back."

• Anonymous
• August 3, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I have been on Savella for only a few days so far. I had taken Cymbalta for a while and it helped but not significantly. My main symptoms are insomnia, fatigue and pain and the Savella has helped with my fatigue more than anything I've ever taken before. As someone posted earlier I feel like I can actually plan ahead a little for the first time in a while. My pain is still a major problem but I hope that will improve as I have been on Savella longer. I have not really had any side effects at all. I am tired of my illness controlling my life and I will not give up. Hopefully Savella will be a real factor in getting my life back. Good luck to everyone out there deaing with FM."

• ukelele
• June 25, 2012

For Fibromyalgia "I have been on Savella for maybe 3 months now. I have seen improvement in my pain BUT the extreme sweating is causing me to rethink if the Savella is worth it. I am a nurse and it's very embarrassing when I have to step out of a room to wipe my face before I start an IV (one of my patients thought her IV was leaking and I had to tell her, "No, it's me". Yesterday was the worst day... My hair was never dry and I was dripping sweat in my face and my eyes were burning. I ordered a sweat band (did not want to do) and will try this before I stop the medication. Hope this helps you."

• iano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "I take Tramadol for my Fibro and it helps with pain but needed something for severe fatigue and listlessness. I started Savella 25 mg twice daily and went up to 50mg twice a day . The sweating is unbelievable. I change PJ's twice a night because I'm soaked. The last two days now I'm experiencing severe shakes , palpations, sweating when ever I want to clean something . I have to get off of it because I'm afraid something will happen to me. I have no difference In the fatigue at all all. I'm making a appointment with a neurologist in the hopes he can help ."

• Farris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "Just started Savella about 2 weeks ago for my Fibromyalgia pain. It has relieved my pain some but not liking the side effects at all which have included dizziness, abdominal pain & discomfort & anxiety. Still trying to weigh out whether this script is worth taking or not. Going to finish up dosage & then make a decision from there."

• UCTDJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "Have undifferentiated connective tissue disease, lupus markers, could be fibro. Anyway muscles hurt. Savella the first week gave me the feeling of loosing all hope. The feeling of why am I here? what is my purpose? I stopped taking, didn’t get through the first pack. I called pharmacist and asked how long will it take for this med to leave my system. He said 3 days. For me Tramadol works the best. Teva brand out of all."

• Saohire
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I have taken Savella for 5 weeks, 50 mg bid. It definitely has helped decrease the pain and helped me be able to live again. The first few days on it I experienced some agitation, but after that it was good. The only negative that I have noticed is that I have gained 2.5 pounds every week since I have been on it and have had no changes in appetite which is very discouraging."

• bonit...
• October 26, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "Savella is the only medication that has actually eliminated most of the pains associated with my fibromyalgia. I was willing to tolerate the side effects the first week of taking the medication just to get some relief and it paid off. The flu-like side effects went away after the first week and I now feel better than I have felt in 3 1/2 years. I had forgotten what it was like not to have the deep-down burning pain in my joints and muscles and the all over aching feeling that never went away. My brain-fog has gone away and I now can think clearly without my brain hurting. Thank You to the makers of Savella. I feel like I have my life back."