In episode 601, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to go over all the evidence we have for pregabalin and gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. During the discussion we find out how many people actually get a ≥30% reduction in pain compared to placebo. We even look at some information about different doses. All the numbers are revealed by the end of the podcast – and we give tips and suggestions throughout. Check it out.
Show Notes 
1) Tools For Practice 
<a href="https://cfpclearn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TFP-381.pdf">Pharm for Fibro, Round 2: Can gabapentinoids ease the pain?</a>
2) <a href="https://hectalks.com">MEME Conference 2025 in Vancouver – May 9/10, 2025</a>

In episode 601, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to go over all the evidence we have for pregabalin and gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. During the discussion we find out how many people actually get a ≥30% reduction in pain compared to placebo. We even look at some information about different doses. All the numbers are revealed by the end of the podcast – and we give tips and suggestions throughout. Check it out. Show Notes 1) Tools For Practice Pharm for Fibro, Round 2: Can gabapentinoids ease the pain? 2) MEME Conference 2025 in Vancouver – May 9/10, 2025

In episode 601, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to go over all the evidence we have for pregabalin and gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. During the discussion we find out how many people actually get a ≥30% reduction in pain compared to placebo. We even look at some information about different doses. All the numbers are revealed by the end of the podcast – and we give tips and suggestions throughout. Check it out.
Show Notes 
1) Tools For Practice 
<a href="https://cfpclearn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TFP-381.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pharm for Fibro, Round 2: Can gabapentinoids ease the pain?</a>
2) <a href="https://hectalks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">MEME Conference 2025 in Vancouver – May 9/10, 2025</a>

Episode 601: Gabapentinoids for fibromyalgia – do they ease the pain?

The Best Science (BS) Medicine Podcast is a weekly presentation where practitioners can get evidence-based drug therapy content that is practical, entertaining and promotes healthy scepticism. In essence, we are the Medication Mythbusters. We present information that is useful and relevant to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals, and that can easily be incorporated into day-to-day practice. The podcast is presented by Dr. James McCormack, Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia and Dr Michael Allan, Associate Professor in the Department of Family Practice at the University of Alberta. For more about us and to get the show notes for each episode, visit our website at www.bsmedicine.com or www.medicationmythbusters.com

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