Venlafaxine treatment of fibromyalgia

Sayar K., Aksu G., Ak I., Tosun M.

ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY, vol.37, no.11, pp.1561-1565, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1345/aph.1d112
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1561-1565
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia is unknown, central monoaminergic transmission may play a role. Antidepressants have proved to be successful in alleviating symptoms of fibromyalgia. Medications that act on multiple neurotransmitters may be more effective in symptom management.