Drug interactions and possible serotonin syndrome in a patient with fibromyalgia

Authors

  • Patricia de Carvalho MASTROIANNI Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8467-7278
  • Fabiana Rossi VARALLO Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4016-1442
  • Manuel MACHUCA Unit of optimization of the pharmacotherapy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.vitae.18143

Keywords:

bruxism, serotonin syndrome, medication therapy management, pharmaceutical care

Abstract

Depression associated with fibromyalgia can be treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) as fluoxetine, paroxetine or citalopram; or with serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (duloxetine or milnacipran). In patients with fibromyalgia, several meta-analyses have demonstrated the effectiveness of antidepressants, particularly the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) amitriptyline, which reduce the pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances. Additionally, tramadol, pregabalin, and gabapentin are other treatment options.

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Author Biographies

Patricia de Carvalho MASTROIANNI, Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Drugs and Medications. PhD, Assistant Doctor Professor

Fabiana Rossi VARALLO, Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Drugs and Medications. PhD student

Manuel MACHUCA, Unit of optimization of the pharmacotherapy

PhD in Pharmacy. Clinical Pharmacist

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Published

19-02-2014

How to Cite

MASTROIANNI, P. de C., VARALLO, F. R., & MACHUCA, M. (2014). Drug interactions and possible serotonin syndrome in a patient with fibromyalgia. Vitae, 21(1), 60–61. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.vitae.18143

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