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CASE STUDIES

Use of Atomoxetine in a Patient with Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

, MD, PhD & , MD, DMD
Pages 189-192 | Received 15 Feb 2007, Accepted 26 Apr 2007, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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