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Fibromyalgia NOT Recommended — FRCA Final MCQ

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Fibromyalgia per NICE NG193: which treatment is NOT recommended?

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Correct answer: AStrong opioids (morphine, oxycodone)

NICE NG193: AGAINST strong opioids, paracetamol, NSAIDs, benzodiazepines, gabapentin/pregabalin for chronic primary pain including fibromyalgia. Recommended: supervised exercise, psychological therapy (CBT, ACT), consider antidepressants (amitriptyline, duloxetine).

Reference: NICE – 2021 – NG193 Chronic pain