Medication
Many drug options are available to help you alleviate the pain caused by fibromyalgia. The most common choices are painkillers. Most of them can be purchased OTC, such as naproxen sodium, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen. Avoid narcotics and opioids as they would result in dependence or abuse over time. Some antidepressants such as milnacipran and duloxetine might also help alleviate fatigue and pain. To promote sleep, your doctor would suggest the use of muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine or amitriptyline. Lastly, you can also take some anti-seizure medications to cope with fibromyalgia. [12]
