Lyrica Fibromyalgia
Posted on July 29, 2009 by admin
First of all let us get to know this phantom illness as we know today “Fibromyalgia“. Fibromyalgia is a perplex disorder and is often diagnosed incorrectly. But worry not, once diagnosed there are treatments out there that can help, which we will soon discuss later in this article. What are the symptoms of Fibromyalgia? It can varies between pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Similar to arthritis, the pain of fibromyalgia occurs along the areas of where the muscles mass attaching to the bone and ligaments. However, unlike arthritis, fibromyalgia does not play a part in deforming nor deteriorating the joints. The pain originates in area around the ligaments areas and usually spreads through to the neck and shoulder.
Now to the treatment options….Pfizer’s Lyrica, a medicine widely used to treat patients with seizures, nerve pain, shingles, and is offering a ray of hope for those experiencing the pain of fibromyalgia. Here are some of the facts and benefits you may want to know before trying out Lyrica.
In June of 2007 Lyrica aka Lyrica Fibromyalgia, was approved by the FDA to became the first prescription medication intended to treat patients with fibromyalgia. This action by the FDA not only it paved the road ahead in the little known field of Fibromyalgia, it give hope and help validate the fibromyalgia community which took years of struggle just to be heard by the Big Pharmaceutical Corps and the medical community.
How Does Lyrica work?
Fibromyalgia pain is believed to be nerve-related. By using Lyrica researchers belive it helps decrease nerve activities and renders a person from becoming overly sensitive to nerve-related changes. Lyrica is also intended to reduce pain, improve sleep, and help people gain back their daily routine.
How Do You Take Lyrica?
Lyrica comes as 150 milligrams to 450 milligrams capsules and can be taken twice a day to treat fibromyalgia. Your physician should determine the best dosage and schedule. Never take two or more at the same time and do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without consulting with your doctor. Withdrawal symptoms may include headache, diarrhea, sleeping difficulties, upset stomach.
The popularity of Lyrica has increased tremendously since its release. Sales are expected grow up to $641 million by 2016. With this type of revenue many pharmaceutical companies have entered the playing field and have begun creating generic medications such as Lyrica and many have failed to explain fibromyalgia patients what to expect from these medications.
