Medicines are not very effective in treating pain due to fibromyalgia. Common pain relievers such as paracetamol, anti-inflammatories and codeine rarely give much relief from the pain of fibromyalgia. However, there are some medicines that may help you to get on with daily activities. No medicine is likely to eliminate the pain altogether. It can be used alongside physiotherapy, exercise, diet, relaxation and different ways of thinking and responding to pain.
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Fibromyalgia medicines
Medicines for fibromyalgia
Key points about medicines for fibromyalgia
- Medicines are not very effective in treating pain due to fibromyalgia.
- No medicine is likely to eliminate the pain altogether but some are better than others.
- Medicines can be used alongside physiotherapy, exercise, diet, relaxation and different ways of thinking and responding to pain.
Medicine | Description |
Amitriptyline, nortriptyline, gabapentin or pregabalin |
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Melatonin |
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Medicine | Description |
Paracetamol |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) |
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Steroids |
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Opioids |
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Read more about non-medication pain relief methods.
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