A new medicine for Fibromyalgia?

Question

I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 11 years ago. I have it severe because I have all 18 tender points.
Right now the only medicine I can take for it is Neurontin, for the pain. Takes the edge off so that it's bearable, but that's about it...still have pain.
Anyway,
I heard there's a new medicine that has been FDA approved for Fibro. I don't know the spelling of it, but it sounded something like this:
Lyceria?
Has anyone heard anything about it or tried it?

Answer 1

Hey Chekota,

It's greenburg603, I found some information on Lyrica on www.webmd.com:
FDA OKs Lyrica as 1st Fibromyalgia Drug
Drug Relieves Fibromyalgia Pain for Some Patients
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDJune 21, 2007 -- The FDA today approved Lyrica as the first drug treatment for fibromyalgia. Lyrica isn't a cure, but it may ease fibromyalgia pain for some patients, according to the FDA.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder of the muscles and related soft tissue, including ligaments and tendons. Its main symptoms are muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points at certain points of the body.

Fibromyalgia affects about 3 million to 6 million people in the U.S each year. The disorder mostly affects women and typically develops in early to middle adulthood, according to the FDA.

There is no test for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Doctors make a diagnosis by conducting physical examinations, evaluating symptoms, and ruling out other conditions.

Lyrica is already approved by the FDA for the treatment of nerve pain caused by shingles and by diabetes. The drug also reduces some forms of epileptic seizures.

'Important Advance' for Fibromyalgia Treatment
Lyrica reduces pain and improves daily functions for some patients with fibromyalgia, notes the FDA.

"Today's new approval marks an important advance, and provides a reason for optimism for the many patients who will receive pain relief with Lyrica," says the FDA's Steven Galson, MD, MPH, in an FDA news release.

"However, consumers should understand that some patients did not experience benefit in clinical trials. We still have more progress to make for treatment of this disorder," says Galson, who directs the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.



Lyrica's Fibromyalgia Trials
People with fibromyalgia have been shown to experience pain differently from other people. Studies have shown that such patients have decreased pain after taking Lyrica, but the mechanism by which Lyrica produces such an effect is unknown.

The FDA approved Lyrica for the treatment of fibromyalgia based on two clinical trials that included about 1,800 fibromyalgia patients. The trials backed Lyrica's use in treating fibromyalgia at doses of 300 milligrams or 450 milligrams per day, according to the FDA.

Lyrica's Side Effects
In Lyrica's clinical trials for fibromyalgia treatment, the drug's most common side effects included mild to moderate dizziness and sleepiness. Blurred vision, weight gain, dry mouth, and swelling of the hands and feet also were also reported in the clinical trials.

Side effects appeared to correlate with the drug's dose, notes the FDA.

Lyrica can impair motor function and cause problems with concentration and attention. The FDA advises patients to talk to their doctor or other health care professional about whether the use of Lyrica may impair their ability to drive.

Lyrica is made by Pfizer, which has agreed to perform a study of the drug in children with fibromyalgia and a study in breastfeeding women.

Lyrica has been prescribed for 5 million patients worldwide for various uses, according to a Pfizer news release.
SOURCES: WebMD Medical News: "Lyrica May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Pain." WebMD Medical News: "Lyrica May Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain." News release, Pfizer.


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If you are going to have you doctor reccomend you this type of drug, there is another website that can help you with information on how mang mg you are taking for lyrica. For example say you are only taking 25mg, then this website will give you specific information on 25mg and here is the website www.walgreens.com and in the search box type in Lyrica and it will show the types of milligrams there are for each dose and the side effects with each milligrms.

Answer 2

Lyrica Is another medicine that claims miraculous help for Fibromyalgia. You can give it a try and see if it works for you.

I tried it and was not impressed. I've had Fibromyalgia for 35 years and am completely bedridden. The only relief I get is from a deep tissue massage therapy.

Answer 3

It is called Lyrica (Leer-i-cah). It is the newest generation drug that is closest related to Neurontin. It works on the same neurotransmitters. Like all drugs out there, it too has side effects. Some people get through them, some people don't. It may be worth it to try. I use it for shingles. Good luck!

Answer 4

I have a friend that is on Lyrica. It worked for her for a bit, then like everything else, the help kinda faded. Hopefully it works for you.

Answer 5

Acupuncture, which involves inserting thin needles into various points on your body, may reduce peripheral neuropathy symptoms.