Fibromyalgia Medications

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I found this information on Fibro Med's and thought I would share it with the group, Thought the new member's and maybe some of the older one's not yet on med's would like it..

One of the most common and debilitating arthritis-related conditions, fibromyalgia also features one of the longest lists of medications used in its treatment. It's interesting, however, that none of the medications used for fibromyalgia were actually developed for the condition or even approved by the FDA for treating it.

Nevertheless, a number of medications have proven effective in randomized clinical trials. These include the antidepressant medications such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep) and fluoxetine (Prozac); muscle relaxants such as cylobenzaprine (Cycloflex, Flexeril) and certain analgesics including tramadol (Ultram). Some preliminary studies using anti-seizure medications such as gabapentin (Neurontin) and the experimental drug pregabalin, as well as a new type of antidepressant called dual re-uptake inhibitors, are also demonstrating promising results in helping to ease pain, promote sleep and relieve fatigue.

Because there are so many different medications that can be used for fibromyalgia, we list those most commonly used. You'll find other drugs used for fibromyalgia in the charts on analgesics and NSAIDs. For many people with this painful condition, an NSAID or analgesic such as over-the-counter acetaminophen provides sufficient pain relief; others take an NSAID or analgesic along with one or more of the medications listed here.

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