Social Anxiety Support

KurtG85 · 10-13-2009, 02:27 PM

Anyone?

I believe it is known as Savella in USA. Also known as Ixel in other parts of the world.

How about insurance? Were you able to get the cost of the med covered even though it is not authorized for depression/anxiety in the USA (only fybromyalgia I believe).

For anyone who has tried the med anywhere... I'd like to hear how your experiences with it were. Thanks mucho.

I need a new med to replace lexapro 30 mg. Just lost my second job (a damn good one) thanks to the 20 hour sleep sessions it gives me.

Medline · 10-13-2009, 02:54 PM

I'm from Europe and have tried it years ago, it increased my heart rate to about 140 beats / minute so I stopped it.

meyaj · 10-13-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Medline

I'm from Europe and have tried it years ago, it increased my heart rate to about 140 beats / minute so I stopped it.

Damn, what's your baseline?

I'm up around 100bpm when I'm calm (normal blood pressure though, 120 / 80.) A further boost in heart rate would probably be a very bad thing for me.

Medline · 10-13-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by meyaj

Damn, what's your baseline?

I'm up around 100bpm when I'm calm (normal blood pressure though, 120 / 80.) A further boost in heart rate would probably be a very bad thing for me.

Normally my heart rate is about 60-70 bpm (when calm). Blood pressure ~ 135 / 75.

KurtG85 · 11-02-2009, 06:42 AM

Well apparently this med is in need of significantly more testing by members of the site to get a feel for its 'quirks'.

BearFan · 11-27-2009, 10:48 PM

For me it was not really effective. Some times I felt great, could talk to people, other times I just couldn't sit still and magnified anxieties. I had the heart racing thing as well like Medline, although slower titration would help reduce it.

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KurtG85 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Missouri Gender: Male Age: 25 Posts: 501	Anyone been prescribed Milnacipran in USA? Experiences? Anyone? I believe it is known as Savella in USA. Also known as Ixel in other parts of the world. How about insurance? Were you able to get the cost of the med covered even though it is not authorized for depression/anxiety in the USA (only fybromyalgia I believe). For anyone who has tried the med anywhere... I'd like to hear how your experiences with it were. Thanks mucho. I need a new med to replace lexapro 30 mg. Just lost my second job (a damn good one) thanks to the 20 hour sleep sessions it gives me. __________________ Rule #1 for people new to psych meds: http://www.depressionforums.org/foru...hp?act=SR&f=55 Meds I have experience with: Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft, Desipramine, Nortriptyline, Imipramine, Remeron, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, Pristiq, Effexor, Trazodone, Risperdal, Geodon, Abilify, Buspar, Dexedrine, Focalin, Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, Ativan, Klonopin, Neurontin, Guanfacine, Lamictal, Lithium, Provigil, Strattera, Most all the herbal stuff.

10-13-2009, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Medline Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 1,866	I'm from Europe and have tried it years ago, it increased my heart rate to about 140 beats / minute so I stopped it. __________________ Disclaimer: The user "Medline" is not a medical professional and does not provide medical advice. All information provided by "Medline" is based on his own research and/or personal experiences and should not be considered professional medical advice. All information provided by "Medline" is intended to be for informational purposes only. "Medline" assumes no liability and/or responsibility for the actions of individuals using any information provided.

11-02-2009, 06:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
KurtG85 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Missouri Gender: Male Age: 25 Posts: 501	Well apparently this med is in need of significantly more testing by members of the site to get a feel for its 'quirks'. __________________ Rule #1 for people new to psych meds: http://www.depressionforums.org/foru...hp?act=SR&f=55 Meds I have experience with: Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft, Desipramine, Nortriptyline, Imipramine, Remeron, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, Pristiq, Effexor, Trazodone, Risperdal, Geodon, Abilify, Buspar, Dexedrine, Focalin, Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, Ativan, Klonopin, Neurontin, Guanfacine, Lamictal, Lithium, Provigil, Strattera, Most all the herbal stuff.

11-27-2009, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
BearFan Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 66	For me it was not really effective. Some times I felt great, could talk to people, other times I just couldn't sit still and magnified anxieties. I had the heart racing thing as well like Medline, although slower titration would help reduce it.