Fibromyalgia Pain and Depression Treatment with Antidepressants

Fibromyalgia sufferers know that depression usually goes hand in hand with the pain and suffering of the condition. Here is some information about new studies that show the effectiveness of certain antidepressants on fibromyalgia symptoms.

Antidepressants vs. Fibromyalgia

“Researchers examined 18 studies involving 1,427 fibromyalgia patients taking different classes of antidepressants, including low doses of tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

The researchers used a standardized model to assess the effectiveness of the medications on common fibromyalgia symptoms, including pain, sleeplessness, fatigue, and depressed mood.

Among the major findings: More…