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Levomilnacipran
Available by prescription only, levomilnacipran is used to treat major depressive disorder. By increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, the medicine is effective in improving the symptoms of clinical depression. Potential side effects include a rapid heart rate, nausea, and constipation. It comes as a capsule that is taken once daily.
Levomilnacipran (Fetzima™) is a prescription medication approved to treat major depressive disorder, also simply referred to as clinical depression. It belongs to a class of medicines known as antidepressants.
(Click What Is Levomilnacipran Used For? for more information on this topic, including possible off-label uses.)
Just like any medicine, levomilnacipran can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience problems. Most people tolerate it quite well.
If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious reactions are less common.
Some of the most common side effects seen with levomilnacipran include but are not limited to:
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Excessive sweating
- Increased heart rate.
(Click Levomilnacipran Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH, BCPP
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD