Is Cymbalta an effective medication for Fibromyalgia?
I am 62 years old. Would Cymbalta be a good prescribed medicine for fibromyalgia? I am very sensitive to medicines, as I usually experience side effects. If not Cymbalta, what would you recommend in the smallest dosage possible? Thank you.
Answer
For a detailed discussion of treating pain and fibromyalgia, see Eliminating Fibromyalgia Pain. Cymbalta can be helpful in many people, but I tend to hold off on using it, as withdrawal can be quite severe when it is time for people to come off of it.
Love and Blessings,
Dr. T
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
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