Какие лекарство пить и методы лечения

Clinical answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 4 June 2026Updated: 4 June 2026 Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

Medications prescribed and appropriate treatment methods differ significantly depending on the clinical condition but share core principles of personalized care, minimization of polypharmacy, and a preference for first-line non-pharmacological approaches.

For borderline personality disorder (BPD), current UK NICE guidelines advise against routine pharmacological treatment except in acute crisis situations . Psychotherapy is the first-line and mainstay treatment, focusing on symptom-specific relief and improving function . There is no approved pharmacological treatment for BPD, and pharmacotherapy plays an adjunctive role primarily for co-occurring psychiatric symptoms rather than targeting BPD directly . Despite this, real-world data from the US show that antidepressants are most commonly prescribed (notably SSRIs such as sertraline, fluoxetine, and citalopram), often combined with second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) like quetiapine and aripiprazole or mood stabilisers such as lamotrigine and gabapentin . However, high rates of polypharmacy (83% or more) occur, which is not entirely aligned with guidelines and may increase treatment burden and risk . Pharmacotherapy, when used, targets comorbid mood, anxiety, or impulsivity symptoms and is recommended for short-term crisis intervention rather than long-term management . Given the complexity and symptom heterogeneity, treatment stability is often low, with frequent medication switches and combinations .

In contrast, fibromyalgia (FM) management involves both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies aimed primarily at pain relief, improving sleep quality and managing cognitive symptoms often described as fibro-fog . UK guidelines emphasize multifaceted treatment, but consensus on specific drugs is limited . The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations endorse low-dose amitriptyline, duloxetine or milnacipran, pregabalin, cyclobenzaprine, and tramadol as pharmacological options with varying levels of evidence and recommend integrating psychological and physical therapies . These drugs primarily aim to restore neurotransmitter balance involved in pain modulation (increasing serotonin, norepinephrine, and GABA activity) . Yet, real-world data reveal high use of antidepressants (notably duloxetine and SSRIs), analgesics including opioids such as tramadol, anxiolytics including benzodiazepines (BZPs), and anticonvulsants like pregabalin and gabapentin, some of which have high anticholinergic burden contributing to cognitive impairment risks . Notably, 50.9% of FM patients show a significant anticholinergic load, increasing risk of central nervous system (CNS) depression, sedation, and serotonin syndrome, especially when opioids and BZPs are combined, posing safety concerns that require regular medication review and deprescribing where possible .

Deprescribing and medication review are essential strategies across clinical contexts to reduce polypharmacy risks, adverse drug events, and medication burden, especially in older adults or patients on complex regimens . Deprescribing involves a systematic, patient-centered approach to identify and discontinue medications that are no longer beneficial or potentially harmful, considering individual risk-benefit balance, patient preferences, and clinical indications . Multidisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals including pharmacists is vital for safe and effective deprescribing . Tools like STOPP/START and Beers criteria assist in detecting potentially inappropriate medications, particularly psychotropics, NSAIDs, proton pump inhibitors, and benzodiazepines commonly implicated in harms in older adults .

Summary of prescribing principles and treatment methods:

  • For BPD, prioritize psychotherapy; reserve pharmacological treatment primarily for acute crisis or comorbid symptoms; favor SSRIs as first-line medications if used; avoid long-term polypharmacy due to lack of evidence and increased risks .
  • For FM, use guideline-recommended drugs such as low-dose amitriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin, and tramadol judiciously; limit use of benzodiazepines and opioids given safety concerns; monitor for anticholinergic burden and CNS depression; integrate non-pharmacological therapies like exercise, psychological modalities, and dietary interventions .
  • Across populations, regularly conduct medication reviews and deprescribing to minimize polypharmacy and adverse outcomes; engage multidisciplinary teams including pharmacists in optimizing therapeutic regimens; apply tools like STOPP/START for identifying inappropriate medications, especially in elderly or complex patients .

Appropriate treatment methods include combining pharmacological interventions with psychosocial support, physical therapies, and lifestyle modifications to optimize symptom control while minimizing iatrogenic risks .

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