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I JUST BEGAN THE NEW PRESCRIPTION DRUG FOR FIBROMYALGIA THIS WEEK CALLED SAVELLA IN PILL FORM. MY BLOOD PRESSURE HAS RISEN FROM AN AVERAGE OF 122/70 TO 155/85. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM? WILL IT REGULATE BACK DOWN AFTER BODY ADJUSTS. OTHERWISE SURE FEEL A WHOLE LOT BETTER THEN WHEN ON CYMBALTA FOR SAME DISEASE.
COULD IT BE A WITHDRAWAL EFFECT FROM THE CYMBALTA? I WENT OFF THAT 24 HOURS BEFORE STARTING SAVELLA. HEADACHES, JITTERY, HYPER WERE NOTICED IMMEDIATELY, THAT IS GETTING BETTER EACH DAY.

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I have been on Savella for a few months now, and my BP at its highest was 170 over ? ( I forgot the bottom number, sorry) , my heart rate is well into 120BPM, I have killer headaches, and my ears are ringing so loud it sounds like someone set off cheap fireworks near my ears.
The BP and high heart rate wont, I repeat, WONT go down or stop. I wouldn't wish these side effects on Satan.
Going to see doctor next week and get the hell off this poison.

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I am taking Savella and my blood pressure has gradually been rising. When I saw the doctor on Friday it was 198/98. My doctor started me on a low dose blood pressure medicine and my blood pressure has decreased to 116/69. One of the side effects of Savella is high blood pressure. The Savella is working great for my Fibromyalgia. The initial side effect of sweating completely disappeared after about 6 weeks of when I started taking it. I was previously taking Cymbalta but had to stop due to severe abdominal pain.

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Hi. Thee Ox here.I got off Satanvella awhile ago. My bp and heart rate are NORMAL!!

People: PLEASE - - - GET OFF THIS NO GOOD ROTTEN DRUG NOW!! YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER.

I regained my life back after going off this Devil Drug. It's time for you to do the same.
What are you waiting for?

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my blood preasure has risen,since going on full dose of savella

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I took Savella for over 2 years. Was great for my fibromyalgia at first. Unfortunately I experienced a good 90% of the side effects. My BP went from 115/70 to 180/115. I caught it right on time. My Dr, said I was lucky I didn't have a stroke. I stopped it 2months ago, had a mild stroke last week and not sure if it relates. I decided to go without any med. Hard to do but I prefer it since it is less risky.

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This drug is the on one that helps with the pain of Fibro. I have tried the others and they don't touch it. Savelle did raise my blood pressure and after about 3 years of being on it, it got high enough to go on meds. I already feel better. I think that is were the agitation comes from. When the blood pressure rises your a different person. When I order my Savelle I get 3 months for what I get one for with insurance here in the states.

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I took savella for approx 30 days then stopped because of all the side effects. That was 10 weeks ago. My BP has increased and it also feels like my blood glucose has. How long did it take for your BP to return to normal?

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YES. I have, until i started Savella, had VERY low blood pressure. 109/60 is my average (some times lower). I had it checked today and it was 131/75 which for me is a lifetime high. I am positive it's the medication bc i have not changed anything and I have been exercising 4 times a week. and eating very healthy. So much so that my cholesterol dropped 30 points in less than a month.

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Savella can rise your blood pressure. I have had the same issues. Unfortunately, I have had to start blood pressure medicine because my pressure would not go down. I am a true believer in the power of savella. I have had serious nerve pain issues due to serious issues and 20 plus surgeries. Savella has really helped and I no longer am in need of any narcotics. However, I am dealing with the blood pressure but, it is now controlled.
Also, yes withdrawals can happen, even when you slowly lower your dosage. I tried to lower the dosage of savella however, my pain level raised a great deal. I had to go back up to the full strength of Savella and the blood pressure went back up. Since starting a very low level of blood pressure medicine I have been doing much better. I am not sure I will ever be out of pain 100%. However. it is being manged.

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I was allergic to cymbalta so we tried the savella...getting through the first month of side effects was difficult but I was willing to at least try it. I remained on it for two months and my blood pressure went through the roof. I've been on b/p melds half my life with very good results so when it started going up to the "stroke" zone I was concerned. We doubled my b/p med but it hasn't helped so I have decided to stop the savella cold turkey. So far I'm having the same side effects as I did when I first started it. I am determined to ride this out then NO more of these drugs for chronic pain. I would rather just live with it best I can like I always have. I am monitoring my b/p 2-3 times daily and hoping it will soon come back down where it should be, then going back on my regular dose of my b/p med....my Dr. may not like it but he was just going to add yet another drug to control my b/p!

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I'm in same pill for same reason and my blood pressure is also higher this time it was 148/93
But I still feel better even helps my depression

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My blood pressure has increased in the same way since taking small amount of Savella for fibromyalgia. Will discuss with my PCP next week.

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