Savella Does It Cause Weight Gain Like A Lot Of Other Meds? (Page 4)
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the new medicine savella for fibermyalgia does it cause weight gain like a lot of other meds?

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Savella contains the active ingredient Milnaciprin, this is an SNRI antidepressant, approved in the US to treat Fibromyalgia.

While weight gain is not listed as a common side effect, this class of medications has been known to cause it in some people.

Common side effects may incude:nausea, itching, anxiety and vertigo.

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My doctor just gave me a sample of Savella to try for fibromyalgia? Has anyone tried it yet for fibro and does it cause you to gain weight like other antidepressants used to treat fibro?

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