Taking Savella for the management of fibromyalgia

Whether you are getting started with Savella or continuing your treatment, please read the important information below.

Learn more about:

• Getting started with Savella
• Continuing with Savella
• What you should know if you need to stop taking Savella

Getting started with Savella

• You should take Savella by mouth twice daily, with or without food1
• Taking Savella with food may make it more tolerable1
• Your healthcare provider will increase your dose gradually for the first week. This allows your body to get used to Savella and may make it more tolerable1
• Your healthcare provider knows the right amount of Savella for you, so continue to take your medication as directed1

Continuing with Savella

• If you are not getting the fibromyalgia relief that you need, speak to your healthcare provider
• Be sure to schedule and keep follow-up visits with your healthcare provider during treatment with Savella
• If you begin taking any new medications while you are on Savella, be sure to inform your healthcare provider

What you should know if you need to stop taking Savella

• Talk to your healthcare provider before stopping Savella
• If you decide to stop taking Savella after using it for some time, your dose should be tapered gradually and not stopped abruptly1
• As with other drugs in this class, stopping Savella too quickly could result in withdrawal symptoms1
• Savella is not a narcotic medication and does not cause addiction. In addition, studies have shown that Savella has a very low potential for abuse1