Posted by former poster on October 30, 2013, at 14:58:46
Side effects that made savella intolerable:
1. erectile dysfunction
2. prostate pain, frequent urination
3. sweating, feverish feeling, feeling ill
4. mild tremor, possibly even mild ticksMy prostate is much better being off savella. I was on Savella for over a year at 150mg/day. I would wake up 2,3,4 times a night to urinate. The "feeling ill" seems to fade after a month of starting but not completely. 200mg / day is more effective, but gave me insomnia and early waking. I would only sleep about 5hrs a night when on the higher dose.
I still think Savella is a very good medication.
Here is my list of "Pro's":1. Improves social anxiety symptoms.
2. Improves sleep at doses under 150mg (when taken early in the day). Above 150mg however seems to cause insomnia.
3. Doesn't impair cognition as other AD's I have tried sometimes do.
4. Discontinuation / withdrawal symptoms seem non existent.
5. seemed to improve my concentration a bit.Wondering when Fetzima 'Levomilnacipran" (F2695) will be available with a prescription?
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