What is milnacipran?
Milnacipran is an antidepressant drug that is currently being marketed in Europe and Asia under the brand name Ixel. It belongs to a class of antidepressants known as Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs). Milnacipran is used to relieve symptoms of depression in a wide-range of patients. However, it has also been shown to be effective in relieving the chronic pain associated with a number of different types of illnesses, including fibromyalgia. Milnacipran is now undergoing approval processes in the United States and Canada. How Does Milnacipran Work? Milnacipran works by acting upon two neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are special chemicals that help different parts of the brain communicate with one another. These neurotransmitters are responsible for many of our sensations, including mood and pain. Milnacipran works to block reuptake of both norepinephrine and serotonin, two of the primary hormones that are involved in depression and sensations of seve
