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Meds for Depression

sometime
sometime
Has anyone with depression taken any medication that does not cause weakness and tiredness? My doctor prescribed 23 mg of amitriptyline and I became extremely weak. I decided to take a half pill, but this didn't help at all. No tiredness, but no relief. I know a lot of us with FM have some degree of depression and would appreciate if somehas has found something that helps. The pain is bad enough, but the depression makes it even worse. Thanks.
aprilraven
aprilraven
I've tried both Paxil and Zoloft and both worked really well in helping me out of my depressions.
aprilraven
aprilraven
The only side effect I noticed was a decreased sex drive which depression causes anyway.
sometime
sometime
Thanks for your reply april. I seem to have side effects with most medications, but I am willing to try anything. Will ask my dr. if I might try your suggestions.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You didn't say how long you took the amitriptyline. I took it a very long time ago. I didn't have those side effects from it, but it didn't help me at all with the depression.

I've taken so many anti-depressants over the years and the only one that has really helped me is Lexapro. I haven't had any side effects from it.

You have to remember that everyone is different in the way their bodies respond to drugs.

I do hope you find one that works for you very soon. Do remember to give yourself a little time to figure out if it is going to help. It is a drag that these drugs take so long for the "good" effect to start helping.

Ask your doc for samples of the new drugs you will be trying, otherwise you end of spending good money on things that don't work.

Gentle hugs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am on 30mg of Cymbalta and zoloft. On the Cymbalta I am on half the normal dosage. I tried the full dosage and it created to much anxiety in me. It helps with my pain and I have notice a little increase in energy. I do know that finding the right med is a trial and error thing. I usually give them 2 weeks because that is what it takes for it to work and for some of the side effects to wear off. I took the amitriptyline and slept for 2 days straight. I did not give that one 2 weeks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The Best Treatment for Depression/Anxiety with Virtually NO bad Side Effects...is Positive Movement.

Why does this Work SO Well ? because it Literally Floods the Blood with the "Feel Good Hormones".

Dr.s and Pharma will NEVER tell you that however because then they make NO Money....They Really Do NOT Care whether you are Depressed, or Suffer the Side Effects, or Withdrawls..they Just want Your Money.

Dance, Walk, Swim...Light Stretches, Belly Breathing (This is NOT Deep Breathing OR Holding Your Breath)..Simply pay Attention that You take your Oxygen ALL the way to the Bottoms of Your Lungs...this is where all the Good Stuff happens...This has a Calming, Positive and Immediate Affect on Every part of Your body.

That is the Only way I Know to Treat Depression/Anxiety with Virtually No Side effects..and is Very Effective...Much More so then the Meds, Even IF you are On Meds ya STILL have to do the Work, and it is the Work that gets Depression and Anxiety to back Off...but like I said, Dr.s and Pharma will NEVER tell you that.
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IS ANYONE TAKING GEODON. I HAVE SLEEP APNEA, CHRONIC INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, HALLUNICATIONS, CHRONIC BACK AND FOOT AND ARTHRITIC PAIN.

I AM ON PROZAC ALSO ONE A DAY, HOWEVER; THESE MEDS DO MAKE ME TIRED AND LETHARGIC IN COMBINATION WITH THE FACT I SLEEP VERY LITTLE.

WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING IF ANYONE WHO HAS A HISTORY OF PAST DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE HAS HALLUNICATIONS NOW. I AM CLEAN OVER THREE AND A HALF YEARS. GO TO MEETINGS, HAVE A SPONSOR AND AM TAKING ONE DAY AT A TIME.

THANKS,
JANDJANDS
jorgee
jorgee
Hello! I read your post and had to reply right away as i had the very same experience as you with the Amitriptylene. Soooo....very tired and weak feeling and really did nothing else for me. I have had Fibro since 95' and have tried different meds for these issues. I have finally found something that has been life changing for myself. I know everyone's bodies are different and what works for one does not seem to do it for someone else. Anyway, i am on Cymbalta and it it great! I take 60 mg in the AM and 30 in the PM. I have been on this now for about 3 yrs. It has worked great for depression along with the pain. I have energy again! This drug company offers many RX plans if you cannot afford it or if your insurance won't pay for it. It is worth trying and looking into! I just wanted to offer what has worked for me and i do hope you can get some help, too! This can be such a struggle. I wish you the very best and hope you can get some relief. Amitriptylene is a much older drug that was used a lot and is considerably cheaper then a lot of the newer ones and this is why Drs just over prescribe it. Keep the faith and know there is many other meds to work with. Chronic pain is depressing and this Cymbalta treats both! Hope this helps in some way! Wishing you the very best! Love, Tory