Does anybody know about safe antidepressants for sensitive fibro sufferers.

[BlueBunny]

I'm going to go to the Dr's to ask about my very low state of mind, as Dr's seem to be at there happiest handing out tablets I dont go very often and I've had bad experience's with antidepressants and with low dose as a painkiller amitriptyline and Dosulepin and although they really helped the side effect were horrendous, I think something that help serotonin levels but I'm not sure what the latest recomended medication is considered affective for FM. I would just like to be educated before going to the Dr because in general they are not too familiar to FM.

xx

[SuzySparkle]

Hi BlueBunny, I have been taking citalopram antidepressant for about 3 years following a severe episode of depression. I also know this to be a drug that can help with pain. Depression is a common feature of FM - so I am led to believe because of the low levels of serotonin which is the hormone that makes us feel good about ourselves. so you low mood is nothing that should question - it is what it is, and it is far better to get some chemical support - I only say from experience - I was in denial about my depression for around 2 years - and i was reluctant to take antidepressants. However, I haven't looked back and will continue to take them as the definitely help my pain to be less intense. The tablets are 10mg, and that is a low dose, so usually the Dr starts you on the low dose and go back if it doesn't make much of a difference to increase the dose. Good Luck with it all - lots of soft and gentle hugs and support. *{}* sparkles to you x

[BlueBunny]

Thank you Its something I've been putting off for a long time but now I think I should give it a go.

xx

[Ang01]

Hi BlueBunny, I am now taking Duloxetine which is meant to help with the fibro as well as the depression. I tried Citalopram but didnt find it did me any good so then went onto Fluoxetine for a few years but was swapped to Duloxetine after I had a referral to a psychiatric nurse. Everyone is so different though as you can see and what suits one doesn't suit another so have a chat to the doctor and see what they advise. Sometimes you have to try more than one lot of medication to see what works best for you xx

[Hidden]

well good luck with that i am sure they will help you i am on 40 mg citralopram and i am still a miserable depressed diddle lol (only joking) but serouiusly i hope that they do help you but i have hada couple of other ones before this onwe it is trial and error but good luck love to you diddle x

[jazher]

Hi blu bunny,

I am in exactly the same position as you. I have known for a while that i need some but just never wanted to admit it. I am going one day this week when i can get an appointment. I am really horrible to live with right now and i know i am being moody but i cant help it.

Good luck, hugs, kel xxx

[BlueBunny in reply to jazher]

Lets hope they give some relief, it would be nice to smile again, (a bit of sunshine might help a little lol)

Best of luck.

xx

[kraftyk8]

Hi BlueBunny,

Both amitriptyline and Dosulepin are anti-depressants and from personal experience I know how amitriptyline can turn you into a zombie. It's usually used in Fibro as a muscle relaxant and to help you sleep. It certainly did that, but I think the dose was just too high for me at 25mg.

I believe the currently recommended anti-depressant for Fibro is Duloxetine, although I prefer Venlafaxine, they work in the same way.

What ever you are prescribed, you have to remember, that most effects in the first week of taking a new medication, are just your system getting used to the new drug and most subside, It's only the ones that persist after a week, that can truly be regarded as side effects.

best of luck and happy hugs, kate

[Sandy247]

Hi, I am very sensitive to drugs and amitriptyline had me sitting in a corner, rocking backwards and forwards and only able to see black - and that was on the lowest dose. The Dr changed my anti-depressants to Duloxetine, which also act as a painkiller, and I have had no problems since. I am not saying that Duloxetine is right for you but it is working for me. Shell x

[BlueBunny in reply to Sandy247]

Thx, I'll be making an appt next week, we can go through the options :-~ xx