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  • Fibromyalgia - Medications

    Article
    10/30/07, Healthwise

    Medicines do not cure fibromyalgia. But some medicines may help improve fibromyalgia symptoms, especially muscle pain and frequent waking during the night. Not all people with fibromyalgia will need, want, or benefit from medicine

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  • Sodium oxybate

    Drug
    01/14/07, Healthwise

    It is dangerous to try and purchase sodium oxybate on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. The sale and distribution of sodium oxybate outside of the U.S. does not comply with the regulations of the Food and Drug Administrati

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  • Eszopiclone

    Drug
    09/21/07, Healthwise

    Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking eszopiclone and talk with your doctor about another treatment f

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  • Ramelteon

    Drug
    09/19/07, Healthwise

    You should not take ramelteon if you are also taking the antidepressant fluvoxamine (Luvox).

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  • Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride for fibromyalgia

    Article
    10/30/07, Healthwise

    Cyclobenzaprine is a drug used to relax muscles. Experts do not know exactly how this drug works to improve fibromyalgia. Cyclobenzaprine is chemically similar to amitriptyline hydrochloride, a tricyclic antidepressant, so experts beli

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  • Sleep Apnea - Medications

    Article
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Doctors generally do not suggest medicines for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But medicine can help reduce daytime sleepiness when continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is reducing apneas—the numb

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  • Dopamine precursors and agonists for restless legs syndrome

    Article
    04/04/07, Healthwise

    Dopamine precursors are drugs that the brain converts to dopamine, a chemical (neurotransmitter) involved in controlling movement. Dopamine is involved in movement, sleep, emotions, alertness, and addictive behavior.

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  • Benzodiazepines for restless legs syndrome

    Article
    04/04/07, Healthwise

    Benzodiazepines are sedative medications. They affect chemicals in the nervous system and brain to reduce communication between nerve cells. This process improves sleep, relieves anxiety, and relaxes muscles for some people.

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  • Opioids for restless legs syndrome

    Article
    04/04/07, Healthwise

    Opioids are narcotics and are usually used to relieve pain. It is not known how these medications relieve symptoms of restless legs syndrome.

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  • Anticonvulsants for restless legs syndrome

    Article
    04/04/07, Healthwise

    Anticonvulsants are used to help control or prevent abnormal increases in brain electrical activity. They are primarily used for people who have seizures. They may help suppress electrical activity in the brain that causes restles

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