tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post2596039211330468246..comments2024-03-21T23:40:36.148-05:00Comments on The Table: I'm Weaning Off SavellaBenia Zourashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471714153669700511noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-54044459049919549132012-07-14T10:15:10.043-05:002012-07-14T10:15:10.043-05:00Hi Kim. Thanks for sharing. I'm done weaning ...Hi Kim. Thanks for sharing. I'm done weaning and doing a lot better now, but I do hope that your comments will help others who find this page. I'm glad you figured out what works for you.Benia Zourashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471714153669700511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-56243773601235848632012-07-14T07:43:49.788-05:002012-07-14T07:43:49.788-05:00Hi There. Just thought I'd my put info on here...Hi There. Just thought I'd my put info on here for you. I was on Cymbalta and last time I weaned off I developed Fibro. GO Figure. So having had Savella in adbundance leftover from my doc's idea of trying that before ending back on Cymbalta, I decided to use Savella to wena off Cymbalta (because that is WAY more horrific to wean off.) However, after extensive research I began taking amino acids and malic acid with magnesium supplements before the whole weaning process. I eliminated refined sugar, using agave in my coffee in stead, coconut/almond milk for coffee too. Eliminated alcohol. Changed to meat and veggies only food, snd even sleep with one pillow instead of my usual two pillows at night. (natural not processed foods with chemicals or alterations) and so far my fibro symptoms have been reduced by 80%. Now I know its not that way for all but Ive tried so many other things since 2005 before fully understanding SNRI's and SSRI's and my disgestive tract and my central nervous system, I also learned about finding the causes of - instead of treating - the symptoms of fibro and so far (God willing) this seems to be the right path for me. I saved the titration packs the doc gave me so perhaps you can get some sample packs from a doc and see about using those to "titrate down"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-46474087825177325002012-06-20T11:27:06.496-05:002012-06-20T11:27:06.496-05:00I thought I read somewhere that trials for Savella...I thought I read somewhere that trials for Savella were only for a short time, so long-term effects were not known for approval. Although I initially thought it was helpful (after I got over my nightmare with quitting Pristiq to start the Savella), after just six months, I started spiraling with side effects. To be fair, I had the Sinex complicating things for me, but I didn't feel nearly as well as I do today, now that I'm off Savella as well as many of the other drugs and supplements I've been taking for Fibro. Today I just take one medication for Fibro - Cyclobenzaprint (generic Flexeril) - which helps with reducing muscle spasms and its side effect of drowsiness is helping me sleep. (I only take it at night.) I have decided that drugs cause more problems than they solve, especially the newer ones, and I don't trust in the medical community nearly as much as I used to. I am my own advocate and no one will be more motivated to help me feel better than ME! <br /><br />Take care and I wish you luck in weaning off and hopefully staying off with fewer symptoms!Benia Zourashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471714153669700511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-18028115536332514682012-06-20T09:56:56.223-05:002012-06-20T09:56:56.223-05:00I have decided to do the same thing. I was on both...I have decided to do the same thing. I was on both Lyrica and Savella (200mg) I have stopped the Lyrica and started weaning the Savella. I take 100 mg twice a day. I've decided to continue the morning dose but cut the evening dose to every other day for two weeks, then I would like to cut all evening doses. I'm hoping to then cut the morning doses to every other day for two weeks and then just twice a week until off completely. I'm really scared of the side affects, I have no more sick time left at work. But I figured if I am in pain constantly on or off the pills why take them? I have been very depressed and crazy violent thoughts. I want off these pills and just deal with the pain. I feel like there are no doctors left that understand at all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-75356339153802675912012-06-05T21:31:09.067-05:002012-06-05T21:31:09.067-05:00Actually did pretty well. I went slowly and the w...Actually did pretty well. I went slowly and the waning of side effects helped me feel better, bit by bit. I am glad I got off before something serious happened.Benia Zourashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471714153669700511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-85299798425613231732012-06-05T19:48:44.994-05:002012-06-05T19:48:44.994-05:00How did you do with weaning off savella?How did you do with weaning off savella?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-24459356529572578472012-02-09T16:46:56.907-06:002012-02-09T16:46:56.907-06:00Found some information on the "Discontinuatio...Found some information on the "Discontinuation of Treatment with Savella" at drugs.com: <br />http://www.drugs.com/pro/savella.html#s20Benia Zourashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471714153669700511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-56402818401089211692012-02-09T15:10:16.114-06:002012-02-09T15:10:16.114-06:00Thanks much!Thanks much!Benia Zourashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471714153669700511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087417885885130489.post-25382699576516589002012-02-09T15:00:02.353-06:002012-02-09T15:00:02.353-06:00Best of luck Benia. It's a long row to hoe.Best of luck Benia. It's a long row to hoe.Paul M.noreply@blogger.com