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Jozélio Freire de Carvalho

2 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2024-2026

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Ayahuasca and Fibromyalgia: Promising Mechanisms, Missing Evidence: A Mini-review

Journal for Transdisciplinary Approach in Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2026 Jozelio Freire de Carvalho

Abstract Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and cognitive symptoms. Despite current therapeutic strategies, many patients continue to experience the poor outcomes. Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew containing N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and β-carboline alkaloids, has shown antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory...

Ketamine in fibromyalgia: a systematic review.

Advances in rheumatology (London, England) July 29, 2024 Jozélio Freire de Carvalho, Eduardo Pondé de Sena 8 citations

Fibromyalgia (FM) subjects are treated with antidepressant agents; in most cases, these drugs lose efficacy or have adverse effects. Ketamine is an anesthetic drug used in FM in some studies. This article aims to systematically review the safety and efficacy of ketamine in fibromyalgia (FM) patients. We systematically searched articles on FM and ketamine published at Pubmed from 1966 to 2021....