Fibromyalgia
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 4, 2025.
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain and tender points throughout your body. Fibromyalgia can start at any age.
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Medicines:
- Antidepressants are used to help decrease depression, pain, and fatigue.
- Antiseizure medicine is used to reduce fibromyalgia pain.
- Muscle relaxers help decrease pain and muscle spasms.
- Prescription pain medicine may be given. Do not wait until the pain is severe before you ask for more medicine.
Drugs used to treat this and similar conditions
Azathioprine
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Treatment options
The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Tests:
- Blood tests give healthcare providers information about how your body is working.
- A lumbar puncture , or spinal tap, is a procedure to remove fluid from around your spinal cord. A needle is guided into your spine. Spinal fluid is removed through the needle. The fluid will be tested for infection, bleeding around your brain and spinal cord, or other problems.
- A sleep study , or polysomnography, helps show how your brain, heart, and breathing system are working during sleep. The stages of sleep, oxygen levels, body position, eye movement, and snoring during sleep may be monitored.
RISKS:
Pain may make it difficult to do daily activities.
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