The pharmacologic treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome is symptomatic using analgesics, sedatives, anticonvulsants and antidepressants.
For patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, the preferred treatment plan is to focus on health education, with medication, through aerobic exercise, strength training, to reduce pain and improve the quality of life of patients.
1. For patients with combined severe pain: duloxetine, tramadol, pregabalin are recommended. These drugs analgesics, sedatives and anticonvulsants have the effect of reducing pain levels and relieving fatigue.
2. For patients suffering from sleep disorders: amitriptyline, cyclobenzaprine, pregabalin, etc. are recommended. These antidepressants, anticonvulsants have the effect of mildly improving sleep and somatic function.
If you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome, you must follow the doctor’s instructions and use medication reasonably under the premise of clear diagnosis.