Milnacipran for fibromyalgia.

Abstract

(1) Milnacipran is an antidepressant that is under investigation for the treatment of fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder). (2) Preliminary evidence suggests that milnacipran may benefit some patients with fibromyalgia, but adverse effects may limit its use. (3) Complete results of phase 3 trials have not yet been published. Further studies are needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of milnacipran, determine optimal dosing, confirm if beneficial effects are sustained, and clarify the drug's role relative to, and in conjunction with, other treatments for fibromyalgia.

• Authors: J Dempsey
• Journal: Issues in emerging health technologies (Issues Emerg Health Technol) Issue 114 Pg. 1-4 (Feb 2008) ISSN: 1488-6316 [Print] Canada
• PMID: 18354855 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
• Antidepressive Agents
• Cyclopropanes
• Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors

Topics

• Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors (administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Antidepressive Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Canada
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Cyclopropanes (administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Drug Approval
• Fibromyalgia (drug therapy, physiopathology)
• Humans
• Pain (drug therapy)
• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Treatment Outcome
• United States
• United States Food and Drug Administration