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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Medications
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Medications
To date, the FDA has not approved any drug for specific treatment of fibromyalgia. The first choice in drug treatments usually consists of an antidepressant or a muscle relaxant. The goal is improving sleep and pain tolerance. Medications from other drug classes (sleeping aids, anti-convulsants, pain relievers) may also be prescribed. Patients receive drug treatments in combination with exercise, patient education, and behavioral therapies.
Antidepressants
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...RelaxantsA combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), diazepam (Valium), carisoprodol (Soma), or methocarbamol (Robaxin)... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Treatment
...usefulness: Trigger point injections, flexibility exerciseDrug Treatments:Strongest evidence: Amitriptyline, cyclobenzaprineModerate evidence: Tramadol, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, milnacipran,... Read more »Hypothyroidism: Highlights
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...that women of child-bearing age use a different type of AED if possible, or use the lowest effective dosage.Lamotrigine (Lamictal) use during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Medications
...doctors. If current blood pressure drugs are causing uncomfortable side effects, the doctor may adjust dosages or combinations.Withdrawal from Anti-Hypertensive MedicationsPatients whose blood... Read more »Medications
This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease... Read more »
This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle... Read more »
This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle... Read more »
...of: melatonin other muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol) Tell your... Read more »
...alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine, carisoprodol),... Read more »
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