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Milnacipran – Savella

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  • Generic name = Milnacipran

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  • Trade name = Savella
  • Class = “antidepressant” (selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)
  • Advantages
    • Shown effective for fibromyalgia
  • Dosing
    • Fibromyalgia
      • Day 1: 12.5 mg x 1
      • Day 2-3: 12.5 mg BID
      • Day 4-7: 25 mg BID
      • Thereafter: 50 mg BID
      • Max dose:  100 mg BID
      • Adequate trial period:  4 weeks
  • Note: Decreased dose in patients with renal disease
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