Medical Marijuana More Effective in Treating Fibromyalgia Than Drugs

Introduction

The three drugs approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia are Cymbalta (Duloxetine); Lyrica (Pregabalin); and Savella (Milnacipran).

Main Digest

How Cymbalta Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=960)

• 60% say Cymbalta does not work at all
• 32% say Cymbalta helps a little
• 8% say Cymbalta was very effective

How Lyrica Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=860)

• 61% say Lyrica does not work at all
• 29% say Lyrica helps a little
• 10% say Lyrica was very effective

How Savella Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=387)

• 68% say it does not work at all
• 22% say it helps a little
• 10% say it was very effective

How Marijuana Performs for Fibromyalgia Sufferers (N=379)

• 5% say it does not work at all
• 33% marijuana helps a little
• 62% say marijuana was very effective

Comments from survey respondents regarding the use of marijuana to treat Fibromyalgia:

• "I've found nothing that has worked for me, apart from marijuana."
• "Nothing but medical marijuana has made the greatest dent in the pain and mental problems."
• "Marijuana does help a LOT, it numbs the pain. But, it doesn't last long and it makes your brain foggy."

About The Survey:

• Ninety-six percent (96%) of survey respondents were females.
• About half (49%) were diagnosed between the ages of 18 and 34, while 38% were diagnosed between the ages of 35 to 49.
• Only 12% were diagnosed at the age of 50 or older.
• Forty-four percent (44%) lived with Fibromyalgia for more than five years before receiving a diagnosis.
• Only 11% were diagnosed within one year of experiencing symptoms.
• Four out of ten (43%) of fibromyalgia sufferers feel their physician is not knowledgeable about the disorder.
• Over a third (35%) feel their physician does not take their fibromyalgia seriously.
• And 45% feel their family and friends do not take their fibromyalgia seriously.

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