Generic Name: Nabilone for Fibromyalgia (nabilone)
Nabilone for Fibromyalgia Reviews
"Recently prescribed Nabilone for Fibromyalgia general pain. Do not hesitate to try this medicine. Been in pain for over 10 years with my doctor prescribing various SSRIs and SNRIs for what he believed to be depression and/or anxiety. I was also experimented on with Lyrica, Cymbalta, amitriptyline, Wellbutrin, etc. I was on 11 pill medications a day (I am only 49 years old and in relatively good physical condition). I am now on 3 (acid reflux, blood pressure, and now Nabilone)."
"I got my doctor to prescribe this after I tried medical cannabis because I can't afford cannabis. In a dosage of 0.5 mg twice daily, it is perfect. It helps diminish pain and treat my anxiety and gives me the ability to be less serious and laugh sometimes, which is nice because my illnesses have left me feeling depressed and awful. In higher dosages, I see no benefit. Use the lowest dose possible, or bad side effects like dizziness and paranoia can occur at higher doses. For me, it is identical to edible cannabis in effect, except it lasts longer. There is no addictive quality that I have noticed. It is helpful for sleep as well. The only complaint I have is there is always a shortage of the drug, and it has been on back order for months in Canada. Luckily, I have a supply from a little pharmacy that had lots left. It's worth a try and feels like edible cannabis but less psychedelic and more sedating."
"It did take 4-5 days of using this medication before the positive effects appeared. It is working well with very slight side effects, mostly extreme dry mouth & disturbed sleep (odd thoughts & dreams). I have been taking this now for 2 months and will continue with it as long as my Doctor agrees."
"I have chronic pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, sciatica nerve pain. I have been very happy with my nabilone and use it mostly before bedtime for a good, painless night's sleep. I did have a bit of a headache a few times, but not all the time or from nabilone. I have used it for about 8 months and have no side effects or complaints. I have glaucoma and macular degeneration in my eyes, but vision is the same as before the use of nabilone."
"I only took one time of Nabilone. I felt the pain of all my joints vividly not like I only realized that I have pain generally before but not able to tell where where the pain was. I am not sure if that side effects will go away later on . I want to hear other people's opinions."
Cesamet (nabilone) "No side effects other than increased appetite during my first week of treatment, hugely increased quality of life. Can't sing Cesamet's praises enough!"
"I have used nabilone for 2 months. The nabilone eased off all fibro pain. I still have pain but it is very manageable. I don't know why this was not offered a long time ago."
"My eyesight was affected, and I was badly disoriented."
"I have tried and am presently using other pain medicine but have been able to reduce the dosages after taking Nabilone for only one week."
"Great medicine for my chronic knee pain. Recommend all the way"
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