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There are three FDA approved drugs for fibromyalgia treatment as well as other off-label drugs that may be prescribed. Prescription medications include: antidepressants, COX-2 inhibitors, muscle relaxants, anti-convulsants for nerve pain, sleep medications, non-narcotic and narcotic pain relievers, and corticosteroids. Alternative treatments and lifestyle recommendations also abound.
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Amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain: An Assessment
Amitriptyline (once known by the brand name Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is often prescribed in low doses to treat neuropathic pain. Before there were any FDA-approved drugs to treat fibromyalgia, amitriptyline was also frequently prescribed off-label to treat FM symptoms. Although it is no longer considered a first-line treatment…
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