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Members shared mixed but mostly encouraging experiences with Savella for fibromyalgia, with several reporting that while it may not eliminate... Read more

Members shared mixed but mostly encouraging experiences with Savella for fibromyalgia, with several reporting that while it may not eliminate pain completely, many noticed a significant difference when they stopped taking it or reduced their dose. Several members offered practical advice, including taking Savella with food to avoid nausea, being prepared for potential side effects like lightheadedness or initial sore throat, and combining it with other treatments such as Cymbalta, gabapentin, or CPAP therapy for better overall symptom management. A recurring theme was that fibromyalgia medications work differently for everyone, so while some members found Savella ineffective or intolerable, others considered it their best option after struggling with weight gain from Lyrica or severe fatigue from Cymbalta.