Milnacipran 25mg

Milnacipran (Milza) is used to treat fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can result in the muscles being stiff and tender as well as painful. It can also result in chronic fatigue along with the inability to sleep well. It works by increasing the amount of various feel good chemicals in the brain known as norepinephrine and serotonin. This will reduce signals to the brain that tell the body there is pain.

This is an oral medicine that is offered in a tablet form. It will need to be taken either once or twice per day. It depends on the severity of the pain a person is experiencing. To reduce the risk of nausea, take it with food. For the best results it needs to be taken at the same time every day. Don’t skip doses even if you are feeling better.

The dose per day will start out low and then you will need to work with your doctor to increase it if necessary. The goal is to find the best dose to help control the symptoms of Fibromyalgia while also being able to minimize any side effects. Milnacipran isn’t a cure for the ailment but a way to control it. If you stop using Milnacipran then it is very likely that the symptoms will return. Don’t stop taking this medicine abruptly as withdrawal symptoms can occur.

Women who are pregnant or nursing shouldn’t take Milnacipran. It could make you drowsy so find out how it will affect you before you operate a vehicle or machinery. Some common side effects can include constipation, weight loss, dry mouth, and increased sweating. Such side effects should go away within the first couple of weeks of using Milnacipran. If they are severe or long lasting, make sure you discuss it with your doctor.