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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Medications
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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.
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Fibromyalgia Medication
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans. Since there are currently only three FDA approved medications for fibromyalgia, many medications are prescribed... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Introduction
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...more advanced scoliosis, fatigue may occur after prolonged sitting or standing. Scoliosis caused by muscle spasms or growths on the spine can sometimes cause pain. Nearly always, however, mild... Read more »Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
...severely depressed patients.Some of these drugs are helpful for additional problems -- such as insomnia, fibromyalgia and similar chronic pain syndromes, or smoking -- that may affect people with... Read more »Images
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