DrugRecommended dosageStarting dosageDose formApproximate monthly cost*
Milnacipran (Savella)50 mg twice dailyDay 1: 12.5 mg once
Days 2 and 3: 12.5 mg twice daily
Days 4 through 7: 25 mg twice daily
After day 7: 50 mg twice daily
12.5-, 25-, 50-, and 100-mg tablets$126 (50 mg twice daily)