Are there new and safer medications for SLE Lupus and Fibromyalgia Syndrome?Are there new and safer medications for SLE Lupus and Fibromyalgia Syndrome?

I got a severe gastric ulcer from taking the medications for my diseases. My liver, kidneys, bladder and gall bladders have been damaged more from the prescription medications than the diseases.

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Dr. Chad Boomershine says:

There are currently 3 indicated medications for treating fibromyalgia syndrome: 1) Lyrica, 2) Cymbalta, 3) Savella. Lyrica is an anti-convulsant, Cymbalta and Savella are antidepressants. None of these medications are associated with causing gastric ulcers, so they are safer from that standpoint. However, if you have liver or kidney disease you should talk to your doctor before using any of these medications.

Friday, May 21, 2010 - 10:58

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