Recently diagnosed with fibro, specialist wants me to take cymbalta, (duloxetine) is this safe for fibro? any alternatives, i hate meds.

Cymbalta (duloxetine) is used: By many people who have fibromyalgia. Although it is relatively safe, there really aren't any medications without potential for side effects. One alternative to use of medications is acupuncture. It can ground, center, reduce anxiety, reduce depression and in doing this often helps with pain control. Take care.

Yes: Cymbalta (duloxetine) is one of 3 medications fda approved for the treatment of fibromyalgua. It is most effective in controlling the pain symptoms. Treatment also requires good sleep habits aerobic exercise and usually medication at bedtime ( elavil, flexoril) to help sleep.