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Drug Profiles

Get information about drugs for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, including how they work, what research shows, possible side effects, safety information, and typical dosages.

Ampligen

Learn about the drug Ampligen, how it's believed to work as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, what other conditions it's been researched for, typical Ampligen dosages, and possible side effects of Ampligen.

Cymbalta

Get information on Cymbalta for fibromyalgia treatment, including how Cymbalta works, what research shows, a typical dosage and possible side effects.

JZP-6 Sodium Oxybate

Learn about JZP-6 sodium oxybate as a fibromyalgia treatment, including how the drug works, what it takes to get a prescription, and where the drug is in the path to FDA approval.

Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) as a Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment

Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is emerging as a promising new treatment for some people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Learn what LDN is, how it works, its side effects, and what evidence shows so far.

Lyrica

Find out about taking Lyrica for fibromyalgia, how the drug works, typical dosages, weaning off of Lyrica, and possible side effects.

Savella (milnacipran) Approved for Fibromyalgia Pain

The drug Savella (milnacipran) was FDA approved for fibromyalgia pain in January 2009. The drug is making its debut on the U.S. market after being on the market in several countries for as long as a decade.

Ultram

Off-label use of Ultram for fibromyalgia is becoming more common. Learn how Ultram (tramadol) works, what studies show about Ultram for fibromyalgia, a typical dosage, possible side effects and safety information.
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