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Treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome with antidepressants: a meta-analysis

Authors :
Hauser, Winfried
Bernardy, Kathrin
Uceyler, Nurcan
Sommer, Claudia
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Jan 14, 2009, Vol. 301 Issue 2, p198, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of antidepressants in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Results indicated that antidepressants improved health-related quality of life in patients with FMS, along with reducing pain and sleep disturbances.

Subjects

Subjects :
Antidepressants -- Dosage and administration
Antidepressants -- Complications and side effects
Fibromyalgia -- Care and treatment
Fibromyalgia -- Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia -- Risk factors
Quality of life -- Analysis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
301
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.193287898

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