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You may not be able to take the fibromyalgia drug Savella (milnacipran) if you:
- have an eye condition known as narrow-angle glaucoma
- have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks (the combination of Savella and an MAOI can cause life-threatening side effects)
- are allergic to any ingredient in Savella (milnacipran), FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) or aspirin
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding
- drink alcohol and cannot stop while taking Savella
- are younger than 17 years of age
- have high blood pressure, unusual bleeding, a history of seizures or mania, kidney, liver or heart problems
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