Although drug therapy continues to be the primary medical treatment for (FM), many researchers report, Medication by itself is of little value in treating fibromyalgia.  Drugs used in treatment of (FM) are prescribed in an attempt to temporarily reduce symptoms.  Many of these drugs produce their effect by artificially altering the activity of the brainstem.  Steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) have proven to be no more beneficial than a placebo in reducing (FM) symptoms, while at the same time may induce insomnia and therefore should be avoided.  Narcotics and benzodiazepines have similar effects and also should be avoided.  Most drugs commonly prescribed for fibromyalgia have not been properly tested or have counter productive and dangerous side effects.  The following is a partial list of drugs commonly used to treat (FM) and their side effects.

Carisoprodol Difficulty breathing, vomiting blood, dizziness

Trazodone Fainting, vomiting, irregular heart beat

Amitriptyline Cognitive impairment, weight gain, dry mouth

Cyclobenzaprine Fatigue, blurred vision, seizures, irregular heart beat

Diphenhydramine Dizziness, excitation

Alprazolam Weakness, headache, clumsiness, dizziness 

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