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A Comparison of Fibromyalgia Medications: Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella

As of this writing, three medications have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of fibromyalgia: Lyrica (pregabalin), Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Savella (milnacipran).  Since all three are relatively new drugs, information on how well they work and their side effects is still being gathered.Because every patient's symptoms and body... Read moreChevron
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FDA Approves Cymbalta for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

The FDA has now approved Cymbalta (duloxetine) to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain, including discomfort from osteoarthritis and chronic lower back pain.  "Up to three quarters of the population experience chronic pain at some time in their lives," said Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "This... Read moreChevron
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Milnaciprin under FDA Review Process

I've been watching a medication called milnaciprin for several years as it's made its way through numerous clinical trials in its quest to be approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia.  Milnaciprin is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).  Although it is approved in many countries for the treatment of depression, it... Read moreChevron
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Cymbalta Study Shows Reduction in Chronic Low Back Pain

If Cymbalta (duloxetine) sounds familiar, it may be because it recently received FDA approval for the management of fibromyalgia.  Now a new study indicates that taking 60 – 120 mg of duloxetine once daily may also be helpful in reducing chronic low back pain.  Duloxetine-treated patients reported a significantly greater reduction... Read moreChevron
posted 08/27/2008, comments (12)|
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has anyone tried cymbalta & what was your experience?

hi,i tried cymbalta & i think it helped ease my depression for a while but i don't think it helped my pain at all!also the cost of cymbalta was painful even with insuranceso i don't see why the fda approved it for fibermyalgia.has anyone else out there tried cymbalta?
posted 06/17/2008, comments (16)|
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