Lyrica (pregabalin) for fibromyalgia

August 2007

You'll see Rxs for Lyrica (pregabalin) for fibromyalgia.

It's the first drug approved for fibromyalgia...but this does NOT mean that it should be used first-line.

Fibromyalgia is a common complaint in which patients have widespread pain, stiffness, and fatigue. "Fibro" refers to connective tissue fibers that make up the joints and tendons. The term "myalgia" means muscle pain.

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