Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Savella
Descriptions
Milnacipran is used to treat a condition called fibromyalgia, which causes muscle pain and stiffness.
Milnacipran belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). These medicines work by increasing the activity of certain chemicals in the brain called serotonin and norepinephrine.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2019
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