HOW TO GET STARTED

A prescription medication is only part of a complete fibromyalgia treatment plan. Research has shown that for many people, combining medicine with other approaches can help them feel better.

MOVE MORE DURING YOUR DAY

For someone with chronic widespread fibromyalgia pain, the idea of exercise may be scary and even impossible. But studies show that physical activity is one of the most effective ways to manage fibromyalgia.

With regular exercise, your muscles can strengthen and be better able to support your body. This could mean having less pain and feeling better overall.

GET RESTFUL SLEEP

Getting enough sleep can help ease the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. That means that improving your sleep may help improve your symptoms.

LYRICA is not a sleep aid. Ask your doctor what you can do to improve your sleep.

CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS

Many people with fibromyalgia benefit by adding one or more of the following alternative treatments:

  • Physical therapy
  • Chiropractic therapy
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Massage
  • Yoga
  • Hydrotherapy
    (using water, ice, and steam)

EAT A HEALTHY DIET

While eating certain foods cannot treat fibromyalgia, a healthy, balanced diet can give you more energy and generally help you feel better.

BEING MORE ACTIVE WITH FIBROMYALGIA

Here are some suggestions for different types of exercise that can help you stay active with fibromyalgia. Be sure to always talk with your doctor before changing your exercise routine.
Walking

Walk around your home or yard, take the stairs, walk to the mall, or park at the far end of the parking lot.

Water-based activities

If you have access to a warm pool, swimming, water walking, and aquarobics are a great place to start.

Stretching

Gentle stretching can help improve flexibility, increase blood flow to the muscles, reduce stress, and calm your mind.

Movement and breathing exercises

Yoga, tai chi, and Pilates may help to increase your balance, core strength, and flexibility.

Strength training

Light weight training or resistance training, where you use your own body weight, may help to make you stronger and fitter.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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LYRICA is not for everyone. LYRICA may cause serious, even life-threatening, allergic reactions. Stop taking LYRICA and call your doctor right away if you have any signs of a serious allergic reaction. Some signs are swelling of your face, mouth, lips, gums, tongue, throat or neck, if you have any trouble breathing, or have a rash, hives, or blisters.

Drugs used to treat seizures increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. LYRICA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Patients, family members, or caregivers should call the doctor right away if they notice suicidal thoughts or actions, thoughts of self-harm, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. These changes may include new or worsening depression, anxiety, restlessness, trouble sleeping, panic attacks, anger, irritability, agitation, aggression, dangerous impulses or violence, or extreme increases in activity or talking. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, do not stop LYRICA without first talking to your doctor.

Serious breathing problems can occur when LYRICA is taken with other medicines that can cause severe sleepiness or decreased awareness, or when it is taken by someone who already has breathing problems. Watch for increased sleepiness or decreased breathing when starting LYRICA or when the dose is increased. Get help right away if breathing problems occur.

LYRICA may cause swelling of your hands, legs, and feet, which can be serious for people with heart problems. LYRICA may cause dizziness and sleepiness. You should not drive or work with machines until you know how LYRICA affects you. Also, tell your doctor right away about muscle pain or problems along with feeling sick and feverish, or any changes in your eyesight, including blurry vision or if you have any kidney problems or get dialysis.

Tell your doctor immediately if you are taking opioid painkillers (such as oxycodone), or medicines for anxiety (such as lorazepam) or insomnia (such as zolpidem). You may have a higher chance for dizziness, sleepiness or serious breathing problems if these medicines are taken with LYRICA. Taking LYRICA with opioid pain medicines may lead to death.

Some of the most common side effects of LYRICA are dizziness, blurry vision, weight gain, sleepiness, trouble concentrating, swelling of your hands and feet, dry mouth, and feeling “high.” If you have diabetes, tell your doctor about any skin sores.

You may have a higher chance for swelling and hives if you are also taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, so tell your doctor if you are taking these medications. You may have a higher chance of swelling of your hands or feet or gaining weight if you are also taking certain diabetes medicines. Do not drink alcohol while on LYRICA. You may have a higher chance for dizziness and sleepiness if you take LYRICA with alcohol, narcotic pain medicines, or medicines for anxiety.

Before you start LYRICA, tell your doctor if you are planning to father a child, if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking LYRICA. If you have had a drug or alcohol problem, you may be more likely to misuse LYRICA.

In studies, a specific type of blood vessel tumor was seen in mice. The meaning of these findings in humans is not known.

Do not stop taking LYRICA without talking to your doctor. If you stop suddenly, you may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or you may feel anxious. If you have epilepsy, you may have seizures more often.

LYRICA is available in doses ranging from 25 mg to 300 mg and as a 20 mg/mL oral solution.

INDICATIONS

LYRICA is indicated to treat fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain, spinal cord injury nerve pain, and pain after shingles in adult patients. LYRICA is also indicated to treat partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older with epilepsy who take 1 or more other drugs for seizures.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.