Milnacipran
Information about Milnacipran
Milnacipran Uses
Milnacipran is used in the treatment of fibromyalgia and depression.
How Milnacipran works
Milnacipran works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain.
Common side effects of Milnacipran
Nausea, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Headache, High blood pressure, Sweating
Available Medicine for Milnacipran
MilnaceTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹62 to ₹1182 variant(s)
MilzaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹57 to ₹1132 variant(s)
MilbornSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹24 to ₹773 variant(s)
MilpranAjanta Pharma Ltd
₹37 to ₹662 variant(s)
FibrocetADN Life Sciences
₹99 to ₹1842 variant(s)
MilnaBoston Pharma
₹851 variant(s)
MilipranRyon Pharma
₹10 to ₹1183 variant(s)
ZesnilConsern Pharma Limited
₹40 to ₹1203 variant(s)
MilantisQuantis Biotech India Pvt Ltd
₹99 to ₹1452 variant(s)
AcmilSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹43 to ₹742 variant(s)
Expert advice for Milnacipran
- Milnacipran helps in treating depression and anxiety.
- It may also be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain.
- It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Milnacipran to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Milnacipran as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- It may cause an increase in blood pressure, especially during the first month of treatment. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.