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SAVE ON SAVELLA
WHY SAVELLA
SAVELLA is an FDA-approved prescription medication for the management of fibromyalgia, a common, chronic condition that causes widespread pain.
EFFICACY & RESULTS
PROVEN EFFICACY: RESULTS FROM CLINICAL TRIALS
Studies have shown that SAVELLA can provide overall fibromyalgia relief*
function
global well-being
*SAVELLA was not studied to measure these individually.
In clinical studies, some patients who rated their overall well-being as "much" or "very much" improved experienced improvement in their pain as soon as one week.
However, it may take several weeks for other patients to feel the effect of SAVELLA.
What this means for YOU
If you are seeking symptom relief, ask your healthcare provider about SAVELLA.
TAKING SAVELLA
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN TAKING SAVELLA
If your healthcare provider chooses SAVELLA as your fibromyalgia medication, the next step is learning what to expect once you start taking it. Some patients who experienced overall improvement with SAVELLA also experienced pain reduction as early as one week of taking a stable dose (the same dose every day). However, because some individuals may not feel the effects of SAVELLA for several weeks, be sure to continue taking the medication as prescribed, even if you do not experience improvement right away.
GETTING STARTED WITH SAVELLA
Always take SAVELLA exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. Based on your own response to treatment and tolerability, your healthcare provider may increase your dose gradually during the first week. This allows your body to get used to SAVELLA. After that first week, your healthcare provider may also adjust your dose based on your treatment needs or how well you tolerate the medication.
It’s important when you start taking SAVELLA that you start on a low dose and gradually build up. Your healthcare provider will assess your dose on a case-by-case basis.
AVAILABLE DOSING
There is a SAVELLA 4-week titration pack specifically designed to gradually increase patients onto the recommended dose.
SAVELLA is taken twice daily (AM/PM). It can be taken with or without food, but taking SAVELLA with food may improve tolerability.
CONTINUING TREATMENT WITH SAVELLA
Communicating with your healthcare provider about your experience with SAVELLA is an important part of your fibromyalgia treatment. 3 things to remember:
Be sure to schedule and keep follow-up visits with your physician during your treatment.
Talk to your healthcare provider before starting any new medications, including over-the-counter ones.
If, at any point during your treatment, you’re not getting the fibromyalgia relief you need or are experiencing side effects, tell your healthcare provider.
How to remember to take your SAVELLA
Keep a list of all your medications, not just SAVELLA. Use a small notebook or a smartphone app to manage healthcare routines.
Take your meds at the same time every day. This is especially important for medications you have to take more than once a day. Consider pairing with other routines like brushing your teeth, drinking coffee, eating meals, at bedtime, and upon waking.
Leave yourself notes.
Sticky notes on your bathroom mirror or nightstand are easy reminders to take your medication(s).
Use a pillbox. Find one that allows for AM and PM dosing. Keep your pillbox in a visible place, away from moisture, heat and light (as well as children and pets).
Set an alarm in your home or on your smartphone.
Turn your bottle upside down after your first dose, then turn it upright after your second dose and start fresh the next day.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
BEING AWARE IS IMPORTANT
If you are taking SAVELLA, or are considering taking it, you should be aware of what to expect. It’s important to note that everyone reacts to medications differently, so if you have any questions while taking SAVELLA, please talk to your healthcare provider.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF SAVELLA
The most common side effect associated with SAVELLA treatment is nausea. In clinical trials, most patients experiencing nausea described it as mild to moderate. Approximately 6% of those taking SAVELLA discontinued due to nausea versus 1% for those taking a sugar pill (placebo). You may find taking SAVELLA more tolerable if you take it with a meal.
In clinical trials the most common side effects were nausea, headache, constipation, dizziness, insomnia, hot flush, excessive sweating, vomiting, palpitations, increased heart rate, dry mouth, and increased blood pressure.
This is not a complete list of side effects. Please see the Important Safety Information about SAVELLA. Talk to your healthcare provider about possible risks and side effects.