Medications to Treat Fibromyalgia

It is not clear whether pregabalin is safe to use during pregnancy. The United States Food and Drug Administration has decided that risk to the fetus cannot be ruled out with this drug. Studies done on animals have shown that pregabalin can cause... Full Answer

Yes,  Lyrica (pregablalin) may cause weight gain and actually 10% of iGuard members taking Lyrica (pregabalin) have reported weight gain as a side effect.  You should first talk to your doctor before stopping any medication - stopping... Full Answer

There are different dose recommendation for pregabalin (Lyrica) depending on the condition being treated. The highest dose of 200 mg three times daily or a total of 600 mg per day has been FDA approved for patients with fibromyalgia, partial onset... Full Answer

If you're interested in taking Lyrica to treat fibromyalgia pain, your first conversation should be with your doctor. He or she can determine whether you're a good candidate for Lyrica. This medication is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... Full Answer

Ask your doctor whether any over-the-counter medications can help treat your fibromyalgia. Chronic, widespread pain that affects both sides of the body, above and below the waist, is the most striking symptom of fibromyalgia. Your doctor may... Full Answer

Pregabalin (Lyrica) is the only anti-seizure medication that is also approved for treating fibromyalgia. In clinical studies, people with fibromyalgia who took daily doses of pregabalin showed significantly greater improvements in pain, insomnia,... Full Answer

Scientists aren't sure how anti-seizure medications work to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, though animal studies offer some clues. For instance, researchers have found evidence that pregabalin (Lyrica) acts on the brain in a way that causes the... Full Answer

Doctors who treat fibromyalgia rely on a variety of different medications to help their patients cope with pain and other symptoms. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved only three drugs specifically for the treatment of... Full Answer

Yes, fibromyalgia medication could be causing your insomnia. Cymbalta® (Duloxetine) and Savella® (milnacipran) which have been approved for treating fibromyalgia are in a class of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake... Full Answer

Anti-inflammatory medications also known as NSAIDS may have some analgesic effect and may ease pain if you have a coexisting inflammatory condition. However, fibromyalgia is considered a disorder that involves centralization of pain, meaning that the... Full Answer