How Long To Wean Off Of Savella?? (Top voted first)

I was on Savella for about 6 months, and have decided to go off of it. I took the titration pack for a week, and it has been over a week since I took the last pill. In the mornings I am fine, but as the day goes on, my head starts to spin, and gets worse with movement, and then causes nausea. Any idea how long this is supposed to last??

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Hello, Tmos! How are you?

That was a rather rapid taper, so the withdrawal effects aren't surprising. It may take a month or so, before you start to feel more normal.

Why are you going off of it? Did you experience bad side effects?

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Hey Verwon-

I am good (outside of the dizziness). Thanks for responding. I did the taper that the Dr told me to do, which was reverse the starter pack starting on day 7. I am going off for several reasons... 1) doesn't seem to work well 2)recently diagnosed with Celiac's, which causes similar symptoms as fibro, so I am hoping with my GF diet I get some relief 3)I am getting ready to travel outside of the country and was told I needed documentation on all my medications because customs of this country can be funny about stuff 4) when I get back from said trip my husband and I are going to TTC and I can't be on Savella while TTC or prego.

Outside of the dizziness I have been feeling a lot better... hopefully it goes away soon!

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