FMS...NFA Special Announcement

June 21, 2003

An NFA Special Announcement

June 20, 2003

Press Release

Study Reports:

ULTRACET (tramadolhydrochloride/acetaminophen)

Effective for Treating Fibromyalgia Pain

Orange, CA, June 12, 2003 - The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA)

announced today that a recent study published in the American Journal of

Medicine reports that ULTRACET (tramadol hydrochloride/ acetaminophen) has

been found to effectively reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia.

Currently there are no medications approved for the treatment of

fibromyalgia in the U.S., so the study's findings provide significant hope

for patient's searching for ways to effectively manage the chronic pain of

this severe disorder.

To view the NFA's press release on the results of this clinical trial click here

AOL users click here

Lynne K. Matallana, President

National Fibromyalgia Association

June 21, 2003

Hi all-

My internist gave me ultracet for my pain...it was impossible to sleep

between the ra and shoulder impingement. I take 2 at bedtime, and it does get

me to

where I can fall asleep. I don't take it during the day due to drowsiness

unless I am home and have no plans. From my understanding, it's kind of like an

itty bitty baby narcotic. I don't wake up hung over, which is important when

working as a nurse on day shift!

My two cents.........Cary

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