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Need advice on Acroxia for fibromyalgia

velvetgoldmine

497d

Does anyone take Acroxia / Etorivoxib for fibromyalgia? I saw a rheumatologist yesterday who prescribed this but I’m scared to take it because I find the possible effects worrying!

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    • Mj_jane

      493d

      I took that for years and it helped me! However, it can make stomach issues worse, and it's not a good medication for long term use x

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    • Mj_jane

      493d

      I took that for years and it helped me! However, it can make stomach issues worse, and it's not a good medication for long term use x

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    • Scoutie

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      I've never heard of it.

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    • lisalocket

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      I previously tried pregablin it suited me however caused me weight gain and this made me depressed so I changed back to gabapentin. Thing is with medications everyone reacts differently it may suit you and you'll be fine. If not stop taking it and go back to your doctor.

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    • sorenachy

      495d

      I've just started taking Lyrica and it's made a big difference compared to gabapentin, which I was on for many years.

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      • velvetgoldmine

        495d

        @sorenachy ooh, I’ve read a lot about this on forums but it’s never been mentioned to me before in the UK

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        • sorenachy

          495d

          @velvetgoldmine the generic name is pregabalin. In the US it falls in the class 3-5 of controlled substances, so a picture ID is required to pick it up and it's limited to how early you can get it filled. But it's made a huge difference for me and not just my fibro but also my arthritis pain

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    • sorenachy

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      Has anything else worked for your pain?

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      • velvetgoldmine

        497d

        @sorenachy I’m currently on a cocktail of things that do help a bit, but recently my pains have been worse again especially in the cold. Annoyingly I have tried gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the past which have not been good for me

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        • Jessabean

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          @velvetgoldmine might be worth asking to try pregabalin. It's similar to gabapentin (same drug family) but I found it helped where gabapentin did nothing for me.

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