Episode 601: Gabapentinoids for fibromyalgia – do they ease the pain?

Update: 2025-04-18

Description

In episode 601, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to go over all the evidence we have for pregabalin and gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. During the discussion we find out how many people actually get a ≥30% reduction in pain compared to placebo. We even look at some information about different doses. All the numbers are revealed by the end of the podcast – and we give tips and suggestions throughout. Check it out.

Show Notes

1) Tools For Practice

Pharm for Fibro, Round 2: Can gabapentinoids ease the pain?

2) MEME Conference 2025 in Vancouver – May 9/10, 2025

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