Milnacipran is a medication that is often used for the treatment of fibromyalgia. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how this medication works, explains when and how to take it, lists some of its potential side effects, and more.
Headaches, constipation, and hot flashes are some of the more commonly reported milnacipran side effects. This eMedTV resource lists other common problems, as well as urinary and sexual side effects that have been reported in men.
Fibromyalgia in adults is often treated with the prescription drug milnacipran. This segment from the eMedTV archives discusses uses for milnacipran in more detail, explains how the medication works, and lists possible off-label uses.
People typically start with a low milnacipran dosage for fibromyalgia and increase it gradually. This eMedTV resource explains what the standard recommended dose is for day one through day seven of treatment and offers tips for using this medication.
Aspirin, digoxin, and tricyclic antidepressants may cause drug interactions with milnacipran. This eMedTV article describes the potential effects of these interactions and includes a list of other medicines that may interact with milnacipran.
You should not take milnacipran if you have taken an MAOI in the past two weeks. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with milnacipran, including more information on who should not use this drug and a list of potential side effects.
