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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

There is no universally accepted treatment or cure for fibromyalgia, and treatment typically consists of symptom management. Treatment options include medications, patient education, aerobic exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy which have been shown to be effective in alleviating pain and other fibromyalgia-related symptoms.

Medical Therapy

Medical therapy includes analgesics, antidepressants, skeletal muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants and anti-anxiety medications

Single agent therapy

• Preferred regimen (1): Amitriptyline 10-70 mg orally once daily at bedtime
• Preferred regimen (2): Cyclobenzaprine 5-30 mg orally once daily at bedtime
• Preferred regimen (3): Duloxetine 30-60 mg orally once daily
• Preferred regimen (4): Milnacipran 12.5 mg orally once daily initially, followed by 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 days, followed by 25 mg twice daily for 4 days, then 50-100 mg twice daily thereafter
• Preferred regimen (5): Pregabalin 75-225 mg orally twice daily, maximum 450 mg/day

Combination Thereapy

• Preferred regimen (1): Amitriptyline 10-70 mg orally once daily at bedtime (OR)
• Preferred regimen (2): Cyclobenzaprine 5-30 mg orally once daily at bedtime

AND

• Preferred regimen (3): Duloxetine 30-60 mg orally once daily; higher doses have been used, consult specialist for guidance (OR)
• Preferred regimen (4): Milnacipran 12.5 mg orally once daily initially, followed by 12.5 mg twice daily for 2 days, followed by 25 mg twice daily for 4 days, then 50-100 mg twice daily thereafter

AND

• Preferred regimen (5): Pregabalin 75-225 mg orally twice daily, maximum 450 mg/day (OR)
• Preferred regimen (6): Gabapentin 300 mg orally once daily on first day, followed by 300 mg twice daily on second day, followed by 300 mg three times daily on third day, then titrate dose according to response up to 1800-2400 mg/day given in 3 divided doses