What is Milnacipran?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MilnacipranBrand:
Milnacipran is a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant. It is used in the treatment of depression and has demonstrated significant improvements in multiple aspects of fibromyalgia, including pain, patient global assessment and physical function.
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How do members experience Milnacipran?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 3,118 | 631 | |
| Pain | 206 | 101 | |
| Depressed mood | 109 | 53 | |
| Whole body joint ache | 23 | 10 | |
| Fatigue | 14 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 89 | |
| Excessive sweating | 38 | |
| Hot flashes | 29 | |
| Headaches | 28 | |
| Constipation | 27 | |
| Dizziness | 20 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 197 | |
| Moderate | 158 | |
| Mild | 165 | |
| None | 168 |
Member evaluations
iMOVE4PD
evaluated on Oct 06, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: None
- Side effects: Severe
SoreMomma
evaluated on Apr 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
miserable
evaluated on Jul 25, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
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