👋 Hello Health Champions,

Maria waited over 15 years for good news about fibromyalgia pain. She tried medicines like Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Savella, but still had pain that just wouldn’t go away. One day she asked me, “Will we ever get something better, Dr. Lee?”

On August 15, the FDA approved Tonmya as a new medicine for people with fibromyalgia. This is the first new treatment in over 15 years. Tonmya works in a special way that is different than other fibromyalgia medicines. tonixpharma

💊 Med Spotlight: What’s Special About Tonmya?

• Helps with sleep: Tonmya is made to help fix the sleep problems that come with fibromyalgia (FDA News).neurologyadvisor

• Fast acting: You take it under your tongue, and it works fast.

• Bedtime dose: You use it before sleep to help you rest better and feel less pain the next day.

• Proven in studies: People who took Tonmya had less pain and slept better in medical trials (study results).academic.oup

How Is Tonmya Different From Other Fibromyalgia Medicines?

• Lyrica: Helps nerves send fewer pain signals.

• Cymbalta: Works on chemicals in your brain.

• Savella: Helps with mood and pain.

• Tonmya: Focuses on sleep problems that make pain worse (comparison).pharmacytimes

Doctors found people with fibromyalgia often don’t get deep, restful sleep. When sleep is bad, pain feels much stronger. Tonmya helps with sleep, which can help your pain and tiredness.

When Can You Get Tonmya?

• Coming soon: Tonmya should be in pharmacies by late this year (FDA announcement).managedhealthcareexecutive

• Cost: We don't know the price yet. Insurance rules coming soon.

• Side effects: The most common side effect is numbness or tingling in your mouth because the pill goes under your tongue. Most people did well with Tonmya in studies.

🧭 How to Get Ready for Tonmya

If you want to try Tonmya when it arrives, here’s how to plan:

• Talk to your doctor: Ask if Tonmya could be right for you.

• Keep a list: Write down other medicines that haven’t worked for your pain.

• Check your insurance: Call your plan to ask about new medicines.

• Ask your pharmacy: See if they plan to carry Tonmya when it is available.

👥 How Pharmacies Are Getting Ready

Pharmacies are:

• Learning about Tonmya: Staff are getting trained on how it works and how to help patients (pharmacy prep).pharmacytimes

• Getting insurance forms ready: Setting up ways to help get Tonmya approved.

• Ordering Tonmya: Getting ready for launch.

• Helping patients: Teaching you how to use Tonmya and watching out for side effects.

❓ Reader Corner: Should You Wait for Tonmya?

You might want to ask your doctor:

• Is sleep trouble my biggest fibromyalgia problem?

• Have I tried other medicines fully?

• What are the risks and benefits of starting something new?

• How will we know Tonmya is working for me?

Tips:

• Keep a sleep diary for 2-4 weeks.

• List all medicines you’ve tried.

• Decide what “better” means to you.

The Bottom Line

People with fibromyalgia finally have a new medicine to try. Tonmya is for people who have pain and trouble sleeping that doesn’t get better with other treatments. Talk to your doctor and see if Tonmya makes sense for you.

📥 Downloadable Help

BONUS:
Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide & Tonmya Checklist
Or reply “FIBROMYALGIA GUIDE” and I’ll send it your way!

📨 Stay hopeful and keep learning,
Dr. Lee

P.S. Next time: Thanksgiving Food & Medication Safety—which holiday dishes can interfere with your pills, and how to enjoy your meal without worry. 🦃

💬 Have questions about fibromyalgia or Tonmya? Reply here—your story might help other readers!

References

• FDA Approval: Tonmya

• FDA News: Tonmya for Fibromyalgia

• Pain Medicine Journal: Tonmya Study Results

• Pharmacy Times: FDA Approval of Tonmya

• Managed Healthcare Executive: FDA Approval News