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I have fibromyalgia and under weight , need help?

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TRY THIS APPROACH: Many of meds used to treat fibromyalgia can lead to weight gain, and these include gabapentin, lyrica, to lesser extent savella (milnacipran) and lastly Cymbalta which can cause nausea and attendant weight loss.

Answered 6/24/2014

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