Savella and Kadian drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Savella (milnacipran hydrochloride) and Kadian (morphine sulfate). Common drug interactions include arthritis among females and drug hypersensitivity among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Savella and Kadian. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Savella?
Savella has active ingredients of milnacipran hydrochloride. It is often used in fibromyalgia. eHealthMe is studying from 7,529 Savella users. Check the latest studies of Savella.
What is Kadian?
Kadian has active ingredients of morphine sulfate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 23,045 Kadian users. Check the latest studies of Kadian.
18 people who take Savella and Kadian together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Savella and Kadian, by gender? *:
female:
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Cold sweat
- Colour blindness acquired (development of colour vision disability due to damage to eye)
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Discomfort
- Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)
- Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
- Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
male:
- Drug hypersensitivity
- Pneumonia
What are the common drug interactions of Savella and Kadian, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Headache (pain in head)
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Anxiety
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Chest pain
- Chronic kidney disease
- Cold sweat
- Decreased appetite
- Drug ineffective
- Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
50-59:
- Peripheral swelling
- Chest pain
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Abdominal distension
- Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
- Joint swelling
60+:
- Drug ineffective
- Colour blindness acquired (development of colour vision disability due to damage to eye)
- Discomfort
- Headache (pain in head)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 22.22%
- Drowsiness: 2 people, 11.11%
- Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 5.56%
- Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 1 person, 5.56%
- Back Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
- Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 5.56%
- Burning Sensation: 1 person, 5.56%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.56%
- Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 5.56%
- Migraine (headache): 1 person, 5.56%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Kadian:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Savella and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
- Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on milnacipran hydrochloride and morphine sulfate (the active ingredients of Savella and Kadian, respectively), and Savella and Kadian (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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