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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Medications

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

The main classes of antidepres...

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Fibromyalgia Epidemiological Study
...antidepressants, and hypnotics. The most commonly used medications were: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, cyclobenzaprine, amitriptyline, and aspirin.  The medications perceived to be the most... Read more »
TMJ Medications
...Motrin Nabumetone - Relafen Meloxicam - Mobic Naproxen - Aleve Muscle Relaxants Carisprodol - Soma Cyclobenzaprine - Flexeril Diazepam - Valium Lioresal - Baclofen Metaxalone - Skelaxin... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Treatment
...usefulness: Trigger point injections, flexibility exerciseDrug Treatments:Strongest evidence: Amitriptyline, cyclobenzaprineModerate evidence: Tramadol, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, milnacipran,... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...RelaxantsA combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), diazepam (Valium), carisoprodol (Soma), or methocarbamol (Robaxin)... Read more »
Nicotine Addiction
Nicotine is the chemical in cigarettes that makes them addictive. Higher levels of nicotine in a cigarette can make it harder to quit smoking. A report by the Massachusetts Department of Health found... Read more »

Medications

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This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease... Read more »

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This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle... Read more »

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This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle... Read more »

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...of: melatonin other muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol) Tell your... Read more »

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This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle... Read more »

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