Fibromyalgia NOT Recommended — FRCA Final MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Strong 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