Levomilnacipran

Information about Levomilnacipran

Levomilnacipran uses

How levomilnacipran works

Levomilnacipran is serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by restoring the level of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain, which helps in maintaining the mental level and improves your mood.

Common side effects of levomilnacipran

Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Tachycardia, Palpitations, High blood pressure, Difficulty in urination, Hot flushes, Sweating, Extrasystoles

Available Medicine for Levomilnacipran

    Expert advice for Levomilnacipran

    • It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Levomilnacipran 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 Levomilnacipran 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.
    • Levomilnacipran 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 Levomilnacipran 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 Levomilnacipran 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.


    Content on this page was last updated on 03 December, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)