FDA-Approved Therapies for Fibromyalgia

Philip J. Mease, MD Opinion An expert rheumatologist reviews the efficacy and safety of the 3 FDA-approved therapies for treating fibromyalgia—pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran. EP: 1.Impact of Brain on Nociplastic Pain for Fibromyalgia EP: 2.Approaching Management of Fibromyalgia and Unmet Needs in TreatmentEP: 3.Current Treatment Options for FibromyalgiaEP: 4.Treatment Selection and Strategy for Fibromyalgia AgentsEP: 5.Clinical Pearls for the Management of FibromyalgiaEP: 6.Overview of FibromyalgiaEP: 7.Challenges for Patients With FibromyalgiaNow ViewingEP: 8.FDA-Approved Therapies for FibromyalgiaEP: 9.Treatment Selection in FibromyalgiaEP: 10.Clinical Pearls for Clinicians Treating FibromyalgiaEP: 11.Future Developments in Fibromyalgia Treatment This is a video synopsis/summary of a panel discussion involving Philip…

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Overview-Fibromyalgia

Contents Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Symptoms of fibromyalgia As well as widespread pain, other symptoms of fibromyalgia include: The symptoms of fibromyalgia are changeable – for example, they can sometimes suddenly improve or get worse. See a GP if you think you have fibromyalgia. Treatment can ease some of the symptoms, although they’re unlikely to disappear completely. How fibromyalgia is treated Although there’s currently no cure for fibromyalgia, there are treatments to help relieve some of the symptoms…

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