Escitalopram

[Boombod]

Just been prescribed Escitalopram yesterday anyone else on these in the Uk

[mattoid-mags]

Hi sorry I've never heard of these meds. I'm sure someone else here will know more about them.

What are they and what were they prescribed for?x

[Boombod in reply to mattoid-mags]

Hi thanks for replying I got them for anxiety and pain on upper back not sure if there for more depression though x

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

healthunlocked.com/fibromya..., hello there, I am guessing from the spelling of the word it’s in the same group as Citalopram, , I was actually on Citalopram for many years which worked more for my depression but then I changed as didn't help with my anxiety . I hope you get on okay with your new meds, if you would like to lock your posts there is a link above , that way only our community can see and not open to any other site engines on the internet. Take care , let us know how you get on and hope it starts to make a difference very soon xx

[Boombod in reply to YASMINTINA]

Yes I don’t think there kind of the same x

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Boombod]

Fingers crossed once the tablet gets into your system you will notice a change, having anxiety/depression is horrid, having been there myself, understandable with what people tolerate with conditions on a daily basis. I eventually was put on duloxtene, that really for me personally has made a huge difference. Take care xx

[Boombod in reply to YASMINTINA]

Thanks I’ve not started them yet just a bit anxious to start never taking anything like this before so probably sit in my cupboard for a few weeks need to hear from people who are on the same one and see how there getting on with might ease my mind a little x

[Usandthem in reply to YASMINTINA]

Duloxetine and pregabalin combination has been excellent for me, 120 mg of duloxetine and 300 mg of pregabalin. Helps with depression, anxiety and fibro pain. Just thought I would share ✌💕peace and love

[Boombod in reply to Usandthem]

Thanx

[Boombod]

Thanks zoonie I will check them out x

[Vectron]

Yes they are the best cleanest ADs around very good drug

[Boombod in reply to Vectron]

Thanks vectron not started yet just coming off amytriptyline so maybe start on a low dose next week x

[Tracey_Everton]

Citalapram are antidepressants. But they do help to control the pain

[Boombod in reply to Tracey_Everton]

Thanks Tracey x

[Gooddaysagain]

Pain signals share the same neurotransmitter pathways as dopamine and seratonin, the 'happiness' hormones. Basically, two trains on the same track!

This is why absorbing, pleasurable activity can often make our pain feel less severe. Anti-depressants and SSRI painkillers work well together because of this, especially in 'nerve pain' conditions such as Fibromyalgia.

Pre-gablin pain relief works by slowing down the speed at which the pain signal reaches the area of the brain where that end of the nerve 'track' makes you feel it, in the hope that it fades away before getting that far. This is why pre-gablin also dampens down anxiety (and your ability to think clearly, unfortunately.)

Hope this helps clarify things a bit. (I remember getting very angry the first time I was prescribed anti-depressants for physical pain. Mind you, there was a lot more suspicion of depression in those days!)

Good luck with your treatment, dx

[Boombod in reply to Gooddaysagain]

Thank you