A New Medicine for Fibromyalgia?

Published January 12, 2013

Question by MommaBear: A new medicine for Fibromyalgia?
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?

Best answer:

Answer by lolaeatspeaches
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!

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