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Treatment Options
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Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)
Currently being researched for FM are antidepressant drugs that increase both serotonin and norepinephrine. These drugs, called mixed reuptake inhibitors, are believed to be effective in the treatment of FM symptoms. One mixed reuptake inhibitor, duloxetine (Cymbalta), already FDA-approved for depression, has been shown to be effective in the treatment of FM pain symptoms. Venlafaxine (Effexor), another mixed reuptake inhibitor, is also thought to effective but more studies are needed to prove its effectiveness. Drugs in the class
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsule (Cymbalta Delayed-Release Capsule)
Venlafaxine Tablets (Effexor Tablets) |
Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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