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posted 09/29/2008, comments (7)

Third Fibromyalgia Drug May Be Approved Soon

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,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2008, comments (12)

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (8)

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?

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (11)

Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia

Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the management of fibromyalgia. Cymbalta is the first serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with proven efficacy for reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia. This makes Cymbalta the second medication ever to be approved for fibromyalgia,... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/01/2008, comments (3)

Medicaid won't cover Cymbalta for Trigemina Neuralgia or Fibromyalgia

I recently had to go on DSHS medical cupons after my private disability insurance dropped me. I have been using Cymbalta with good success for the last 6 months. However, DSHS says that I have to have Diatbetic Neuropathy in order to qualifty to receive it. Help!

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