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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.
Antidepressants
The main classes of antidepres...
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Expert & Community Posts
Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertMost of us only think about adverse drug reactions when we hear about a celebrity who has died... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Research Update: American College of Rheumatology Meeting 2008
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertThe sessions on fibromyalgia were rather popular at last week's American College of Rheumatology... Read more »
Treating Fibromyalgia with Lyrica
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...in patients with chronic pain syndromes, such as fibromyalgia.Fibromyalgia occurs predominantly... Read more »
A Prescription for Fibromyalgia - Or, Should I Buy Stock in Pfizer?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...drug pregabalin, was approved as a treatment for fibromyalgia. This is the first drug to be... Read more »
Treating Fibromyalgia with Lyrica
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...in patients with chronic pain syndromes, such as fibromyalgia.Fibromyalgia occurs predominantly... Read more »
Health Guide
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: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
...Similar SymptomsBetween 10 - 30% of all doctors' office visits are due to symptoms that resemble those of fibromyalgia, including fatigue, malaise, and widespread muscle pain. Since no laboratory... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
Many studies have shown that exercise is the most effective component in managing fibromyalgia, and patients must expect to take part in a long-term exercise program. Physical... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Risk Factors
...depression. (Depression rates were significantly higher in CFS patients who had other conditions, notably fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity.)Studies also report that most children and... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Treatment
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious condition whose causes are still largely unknown, as is how it inflicts damage. There is no strong evidence that any single treatment (or combination of... Read more »Images
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Linking Fibromyalgia to the Brain
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