Q: What are symptoms of the swine flu? A: Swine flu symptoms are similar to those of the regular flu: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have reported more gastrointestinal-like symptoms, like diarrhea and vomiting.
Amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain: An Assessment. Amitriptyline (once known by the brand name Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is often prescribed in low doses to treat neuropathic pain. Before there were any FDA-approved drugs to treat fibromyalgia, amitriptyline was also frequently prescribed off-label to treat FM symptoms. Although it is no longer considered a first-line treatment for fibromyalgia, a number of FM patients still find it helpful.
Cyclobenzaprine may be helpful for sleep and pain control in fibromyalgia. The usual starting dose is 5-10 mg taken at bedtime. The dose may be increased to 20-30 mg, taken either at night or in divided doses during the day. Compared with amitriptyline, cyclobenzaprine is associated with better patient acceptance due to fewer side effects and more rapid onset of relief.