New research, funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (one of the National Institutes of Health) shows that the anticonvulsant medication gabapentin (brand name Neurontin), which is used for certain types of seizures, can be an effective treatment for the pain and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
In this randomized, double-blind clinical trial of 150 people (90 percent women) with fibromyalgia, Lesley M. Arnold, M.D., director of the...
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A Prescription for Fibromyalgia: Or, Should I Buy Stock in Pfizer?
By Dr. Mark Borigini, Health Expert
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A Day to Celebrate! FDA Approves First Drug for Fibromyalgia
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Today the FDA announced that Lyrica (pregabalin) has been approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Lyrica, manufactured by Pfizer, is... Read more »
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Will Cymbalta Become the Second Drug Approved for Fibromyalgia?
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Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia
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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... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Since there is no known cure for fibromyalgia (FM), treatment efforts are directed at relieving symptoms and improving quality of life. A... Read more »
Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
A particularly frustrating problem for many fibromyalgia patients is the tendency to gain weight. We eat less but notice little, if any,... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
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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... Read more »
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