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