Fibromyalgia: Comparative Effectiveness of Drugs
San Jose Care Resource Guide: The study we are linking you to is mostly about pregabalin (Lyrica) and gabapentin (Neurontin). Study is from the Journal of Pain
The study’s conclusion is not enthusiastic: “…We conclude that pregabalin and gabapentin are modestly effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia but that their long-term safety and efficacy remain unknown….”
Background:
- Pregablin/Lyrica click here for wikipedia article
- Gabapentin/Neurontin click here for wikipedia article
Another article from Medscape Today gives more detailed information about what the FDA approved for Fibromyalgia Treatments ”Recent Advances in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Fibromyalgia: FDA-approved Medications” Click here for article
Note the medscape article brings in SNRI ( Serotonin–Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) like duloxetine, milnacipran
That brings two classes of drug treatment against Fibromyalgia
- anti epileptic
- SNRI
- The efficacy of SNRI sounds also moderate, click here for expert opinion in PubMed
Conclusions: Some medicines are there against fibromyalgia, but with moderate efficacy
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