BMI but not age and sex negatively impact on the outcome of pharmacotherapy in fibromyalgia: a systematic review

CONCLUSION: Irrespective from the pharmacological approach, a higher BMI is negatively associated with a favourable outcome in patients with fibromyalgia. The association with sex and age remains controversial.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: I, systematic review of RCTs.PMID:33990169 | DOI:10.1080/17512433.2021.1929923
Source: Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: research