Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, headache, nausea, blurred vision, change in sexual interest/ability, hair loss, constipation, heartburn, or change in appetite may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many...
Read moreAtivan is an medication used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It has been approved for short term use, but has not been studied or... Read more »
A number of studies have shown a link between anxiety and fibromyalgia, however, the nature of the link is not yet understood. Some... Read more »
A study conducted by Spanish researchers at the University of Granada has shown that music therapy combined with other relaxation... Read more »
In a previous post I wrote about weighing the pros and cons of taking medication to treat your anxiety. One of the reasons many people... Read more »
A study recently published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that myofascial release therapy... Read more »
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans. Since there are currently only three FDA approved medications for... Read more »
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Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft... Read more »
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Fibromyositis; Fibrositis Symptoms Pain in the main symptom of fibromyalgia. It may be mild to severe. Painful areas are called... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan on May 16,... Read more »
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GAD; Anxiety disorderTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you function well during day-to-day life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and... Read more »