what is savella used for
5 Reviews. 5 Reviews. Savella is the brand name of the prescription drug milnacipran, which is used to treat fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain, muscle tenderness, fatigue, and sleeping difficulties. Savella is in a class of drugs known as serotoninânorepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Savella in 2009. Itâs manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., part of Actavis.