Fibromyalgia Medications

Lyrica (pregabalin) is used to control seizures and treat nerve pain from diabetes, shingles, spinal cord injury, and fibromyalgia. It is slightly more popular than other anti-epileptics. It is available in brand and generic versions. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Lyrica is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is a moderately priced drug used to treat depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and nerve pain associated with diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). It is more popular than comparable drugs. As of 2013, it is available in generic and brand versions. The most common version of Cymbalta is covered by 62% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$87.50, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

MILNACIPRAN treats fibromyalgia. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood and pain. It belongs to a group of medications called SNRIs.

PREGABALIN treats nerve pain. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body.

Duloxicaine is part of the Local Anesthetic / SNRI Kits class and treats Fibromyalgia, Depression, Anxiety and other conditions. Local anesthetic/SNRI kits are co-packaged products used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and other musculoskeletal pain. SNRI changes perception of pain by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Local anesthetic works by blocking nerve impulses to reduce pain. Duloxicaine is only available as a brand name drug.

Milnacipran is part of the SNRIs class and treats Fibromyalgia. SNRIs are to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal conditions, and panic disorder. They work by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain to improve mood and reduce sensations of pain. Milnacipran is only available as a generic drug.

Tonmya is part of the Muscle Relaxants class and treats Fibromyalgia. Muscle relaxants are used to treat musculoskeletal conditions, spasticity, and anxiety. They work by relaxing muscles and blocking pain signals to reduce pain and stiffness and by slowing down brain activity. Tonmya is only available as a brand name drug.