Opioid Use in Patients With Fibromyalgia

  Should Opioids Be Prescribed for Fibromyalgia Pain? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory problems, and increased sensitivity to touch, sound, and other stimuli. Because the pain can be severe and persistent, many people wonder whether opioid medications should be used to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. The question is…

  Real-World Analysis of Opioid Use in Patients With Fibromyalgia Presented at ASCP 2026 Author(s)Jessica Walters Listen Key Takeaways Retrospective analysis of Symphony Health closed claims required 3-year continuous coverage and identified 261,776 fibromyalgia patients in 2023–2024, predominantly female, mean age 52.3 years. Opioid exposure remained high across payers, affecting 40.2% of commercial/Medicare Advantage and…