Posted by phidippus on August 23, 2012, at 7:17:34
In reply to Re: Savella augmenter suggestions anyone? (Update) » former poster, posted by former poster on August 23, 2012, at 1:41:45
Savella is an SNRI that is not approved to treat depression in the US (are you in the US?) BUT, as a seratonin norepenephrine rreuptake inhibitor it will certainly confer antidepressant and anxiolytic effects-that's why it helped with your mood and social anxiety.
I'm sorry to hear things have gotten more stressful, but I think if you worry about becoming depressed it might put more pressure on you.
200 mg is the highest recommended dosage for Savella. If you had improvements at 150 mg, you might see more at the highest dose. I think the hot flashes will subside over time, however the profuse sweating may remain an issue-but its definitely about weighing pros over cons.
You are not damaging your body with this drug. If anything, it is neuroprotective.
If your mood is improving, you are feeling tthe benefits of seratonin reuptake inhibiition.
If you want to augment your treatment, I would recommend Lyrica or Tramadol-both treat fibromyalgia and Tramadol is an excellent mood enhancer. Bupropion might be helpful for your mood.
Eric
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