Infection with malaria parasites may result in a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from absent or very mild symptoms to severe disease and even death. Malaria disease can be categorized as uncomplicated or severe (complicated) .
The most well-studied antidepressants for fibromyalgia include duloxetine (Cymbalta), milnacipran ( Savella), and venlafaxine (Effexor). Cymbalta and Savella are specifically FDA-approved to treat fibromyalgia. There is less medical research to show that Effexor helps fibromyalgia.
The pain of fibromyalgia is caused by insufficient levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter. Gabapentin analogue can be used to address the erratic levels of GABA in someone with FMS and has been shown to be effective in helping to reduce pain in some people.