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Duloxetine for the treatment of fibromyalgia

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This article presents a brief review of the physiologic abnormalities seen in fibromyalgia, current theories of widespread pain, and treatment options, including emerging therapeutics, with a focus on the use of duloxetine to manage fibromyalgia symptoms. Major clinical trials that examine the efficacy and effectiveness of duloxetine to date are reviewed, and safety issues are discussed.

Source: Expert Review of Clinical Immunology

DOI: 10.1586/eci.10.64

Authors: Cheryl L Wright, Scott D Mist, Rebecca L Ross, Kim D Jones

Institution: Oregon Health & Science University

Language: English

Topic: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health