What medicine is prescribed for fibromyalgia?

Answer 1

Cymbalta [decreases pain, helpful with depression]

Neurontin, Lyrica [increases pain threshold]

Baclofen, Zanaflex [anti-spasmodics used to relieve muscle pain]

Muscle Relaxants (Soma, Skelaxin, Robaxin, Flexeril) [reduces muscle pain, may increase fibro-fog]

SSRIs (Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Celexa) [helpful with depression]

Tricyclics (Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline) [helpful with depression and sleep disturbance]

Sleep medications (Lunesta said to be the best one)

Anti-anxiety (Klonopin works on many levels, helping to reduce pain as well. Least likely to increase fibro-fog)

ANSWER:

Other pain medicines that may work for the pain are Tylonol w/ codeine, ultram, or darviset. Anything stronger tends to hurt things more than help in the long run. Also ibuprofen does not help in most cases but if you have over exerted yourself you may have inflammation and Ibuprofen helps with inflammation which may reduce some of the pain. Fibromyalgia doe snot cause inflammation but normal inflammation that many people experience will magnify pain in many fibromyalgia patience. Since Ibuprofen does not help with the initial pain most people with FM will not try it again. Or they will only try 200 or 400mg which also will not work. 800mg at times when you have done more than your body can handle.

Answer 2

There are two medications currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of Fibromyalgia: Lyrica and Cymbalta. Because these are the only medications that are FDA approved for Fibromyalgia, they are the only ones that can marketed for the treatment of Fibromyalgia. However, many other drugs are prescribed "off-label" for the treatment of various Fibromyalgia symptoms.

Answer 3

It depends what you can afford. I have a physiotherapist to put my muscles and joints back into place.

I go to acupuncture and crainiopathy as well, once a week (though after 12 sessions it goes to once a month. You should try that.

You must also reduce your stress levels, and don't do repetitive exercises for longer than 20 minutes. Also try to get yourself at least 8 hours sleep a night.

Answer 4

Oxycontin, Kadian, Fentynal patch are my recommendation, and I'm on Fentynal 50 micrograms, and 15 milligrams of Oxycodone. for breakthrough pain. I will suggest Kadian, or M.S Contin, and Oxycontin for breakthrough after my second appt. comes in one month. I am tired of dancing around the Oxycontin, due to the addictive scare. I've done every drug "except" these 2. It's time for my pain mgmt. doctor to take my Pharmacists suggestion. I'm sure my big talk will shrink when I'm sitting in his office...

Answer 5

Fibromyalgia

is classed as a disorder of pain processing due to abnormalities in how pain signals are processed in the central nervous system.

People with fibromyalgia

have typically turned to pain medicines, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, and sleep medicines. In June 2007, Lyrica

(pregabalin)

became the first FDA-approved

drug for specifically treating fibromyalgia;

a year later, in June 2008, Cymbalta

(duloxetine

hydrochloride) became the second.

Both Lyrica

and Cymbalta

reduce pain and improve function in people with fibromyalgia.

While those with fibromyalgia

have been shown to experience pain differently from other people, the mechanism by which these drugs produce their effects is unknown. There is some data suggesting that these drugs affect the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals from one neuron to another. Treatment with Lyrica

or Cymbalta

reduces the level of pain experienced by some people with fibromyalgia.

Lyrica,

marketed by Pfizer Inc., was previously approved to treat seizures, as well as pain from damaged nerves that can happen in people with diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy)

and in those who develop pain following the rash of shingles. Side effects of Lyrica

including sleepiness, dizziness, blurry vision, weight gain, trouble concentrating, swelling of the hands and feet, and dry mouth. Allergic reactions, although rare, can occur.

Cymbalta,

marketed by Eli Lilly and Co., was previously approved to treat depression, anxiety, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Cymbalta's

side effects include nausea, dry mouth, sleepiness, constipation, decreased appetite, and increased sweating. Like some other antidepressants, Cymbalta

may increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in people who take the drug for depression. Some people with fibromyalgia

also experience depression.

Studies of both drugs showed that a substantial number of people with fibromyalgia

received good pain relief, but there were others who didn't benefit.

Lyrica

and Cymbalta

are approved for use in adults 18 years and older. The drug manufacturers have agreed to study their drugs in children with fibromyalgia

and in breastfeeding women.

Answer 6

There are only two medications that are FDA approved for the treatment of Fibromyalgia, however there are many others that are prescribed "off-label". The two FDA approved medications are Lyrica for the treatment of nerve pain and Cymbalta, which is an antidepressant and has also been shown to reduce Fibromyalgia pain. Other medications commonly used are Neurontin (which is a cousin of of Lyrica), other antidepressants, muscle relaxers, and other pain relievers.

Answer 7

There is no one best drug for the treatment of Fibromyalgia. There are many drugs used and the best drug for one person may not be the best drug for another. It is important to find a knowledgeable physician that can help you find the right drug combination to help you.

Answer 8

The symptom by symptom approach for treating fibromyalgia is trail and error depending on each persons pain.

Answer 9

bengay, motrin, and epsom salt

Answer 10

Lyrica &Cambralta