Duragesic for Fibromyalgia Pain
Duragesic transdermal patches may be prescribed to you by your doctor to take care of
your fibromyalgia pain. These patches distribute opiad pain medication into the skin
that leads into the bloodstream to relieve your chronic pain. Tell us your experience
with Duragesic for fibromyalgia. Rate this fibromyalgia treatment below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7.67
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7.50
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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4.83
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Better Sleep
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3.00
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No Side Effects
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8.50
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Convenience
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9.50
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Cost/Benefit
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9.67
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Depression Relief
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4.67
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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3.00
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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1.00
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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1.00
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Based on 6 rating(s) & review(s).
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Fentanyl Helps Me More Than Anything 07/21/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Having been a chronic pain patient from an accident for over 10 years now, and having been diagnosed with Fibro this past year (after years of study), I'm a firm advocate that Duragesic (Fentanyl) pathes help tremendously for pain. Along with using the Patches, I also use the loli-pop for of Fentanyl, Actiq, 1200 mgm maybe 5-6 times a day. It's powerful stuff! Use cautiously if you're a "newbie". Even under the watchfull eyes of your Dr., watch your breathing!! Just started smoking cannabis for the first time as a medicine. Doesn't seem to help my pain much, but it sure does help with the anxiety and insomnia. Good luck to you all out there who will be going to bed in pain. My heart goes out to you all!!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Week
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Dosage:
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200 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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works 4 me 11/23/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
been very pleased with this treatment as long as i can get the med refilled on time--withdrawal side effects are horrid unless done with md assist.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Week
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Dosage:
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30 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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8
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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4
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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7
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Better than nothing 07/20/07
Reviewed by:
Shoreview, Minnesota, USA
Although I'm not too enthused about all the narcotics going thru by body daily, all in all it's helped me better than anything else I've tried. The pain has gone down to a level that I can function, but it does not take away a significant amount.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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150 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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3
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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5
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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3
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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6
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Great for Pain Relief 06/28/07
Reviewed by:
Pennsylvania, USA
I use these patches every 3 days and the dosage below is misleading. My patch is 100mcg/h, whatever THAT means. I just know it's the strongest patch. I've been using these for over five years now and although it's true that it's one of the strongest medications you can take, I remember what life was like BEFORE the patch and I wouldn't trade them now for the world. If that means I'm addicted, oh well. It's better than the pain I suffered, so I figure it's the lesser of two evils.
Don't start on these unless nothing else works because they are so addictive. As far as I'm concerned, they saved my life. Also, someone else who rated these said the patches were nearly $500 for five patches. In PA, it's around $450 for ten patches equaling an entire month's worth rather than half a month, not that that's cheap! Try changing your pharmacy!!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Week
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Dosage:
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100 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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8
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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pain relief 04/01/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
first of all duragesic is an addictive drug and most regular doctors won't write for it.i think its too strong a drug for just fibro, there are other drugs that could be benefitial. i have many other problems other than fibro alone. now its also about $500.00 for 5 patches and 5 patches will last 15 days. so for a month supply as u can see its quite expensive and most insurance will balk at that price. it does work but its the highest on the level of pain medication. they say its 80 times stronger than morphine. i will say this if you do have fibro and nothing has helped the dr. should give u this. my rheumotologist told me i wouldn't write that for you and my interest told me the same thing. i have been in a pain clinic for 7 years, thats about the only way to get it. another thing to remember never just stop taking you have to be weened off this drug. so there are alot of pro and con before starting. really think hard and long once you've taken this road there is no turning back without detox..withdrawal symptoms can be severe with this drug. but i have been on it 7 years and if maintained right you get good results. diane in ga
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Week
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Dosage:
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70 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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2
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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6
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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love it! 01/13/06
Reviewed by:
North Carolina, USA
I have been on Duragesic now for over 3 years and it made a world of difference in my life. Before I could barely get out of bed. Afterwards I could do things. The only drawback is that over time you have to go up on the dose to get the same effects and a lot of doctors balk and writing the rx.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3.5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Week
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Dosage:
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100 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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3
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Better Sleep
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3
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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3
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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2
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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