Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
FDA Delays Decision on Potential Fibromyalgia Drug
Monday October 20, 2008
NEWSBRIEF: The FDA was unable to make a decision on the potential fibromyalgia drug milnacipran by the scheduled date, which was October 18. The FDA says it is working to confirm data submitted as part of the New Drug Application and expects to make a decision in a matter of weeks. A specific date has not been released.
Milnacipran has long been approved in Europe for treating depression, but it is not yet approved for any use in the U.S.
Monday October 20, 2008
NEWSBRIEF: The FDA was unable to make a decision on the potential fibromyalgia drug milnacipran by the scheduled date, which was October 18. The FDA says it is working to confirm data submitted as part of the New Drug Application and expects to make a decision in a matter of weeks. A specific date has not been released.
Milnacipran has long been approved in Europe for treating depression, but it is not yet approved for any use in the U.S.
I'm not crazy about mind-altering chemicals, but it's the chemicals that are causing the problem. I just want them to find a drug with minimal side effects that will take care of the pain enough that people with fibro can have a decent quality of life.
I've found mine, but there are still a lot of people around who need a different solution.