Fibromyalgia is chronic condition that sets off widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness that has lasted for at least a period of 3 months. Fibromyalgia is characterized by one thing – pain. The pain and symptoms of fibromyalgia is most commonly felt in the soft tissue, muscle, tendons and joints. Soft tissue is located in several spots on the body such as: the elbow, neck, back, knees, shins, hips and shoulders. The pain is often felt the most at night and the individual suffering from the pain often struggles to find time to sleep and once he or she finally falls asleep the night is often interrupted from the pain and the fibromyalgia patient wakes up stiff, uncomfortable and just plain miserable the next day.

Two common anti-depressants that are often prescribed by doctors for those that suffer from fibromyalgia would include depression meds and antidepressant medications. These two medications are able to decrease pain for fibromyalgia. They can also help increase energy, decrease anxiety, help with alertness and improve depression. depression meds and antidepressant medications are not typically used for fibromyalgia patients who have been clinically depressed. During the medication study, researchers followed patients for six months, so they are still unsure on how well depression meds and antidepressant medications will work for long term use.

 

antidepressant medications

 

One group of anti-depressants is called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). antidepressant medications is a common prescription medication that is given from the SSRI category. Common side effects of antidepressant medications should not become persistent or bothersome. They should become manageable or go away shortly after beginning antidepressant medications.

 

Common side effects of antidepressant medications include:

• Anxiety
• Blurred Vision
• Constipation
• Decreased sexual desire or ability
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Gas
• Increased Sweating
• Increased Urination
• Loss of Appetite
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Numbness or tingling of the skin
• Stomach Upset
• Trouble Sleeping
• Weakness
• Yawning

 

After several weeks and months of being on antidepressant medications, the body can begin to experience several complications some of which are serious and will require medical attention.

Severe side effects of antidepressant medications include:

• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Difficulty Breathing
• Tightness in the chest
• Swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue
• Bizarre Behavior
• Black or Bloody Stools
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• Decreased Concentration
• Decreased Coordination
• Exaggerated Reflexes
• Fainting
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fever, chills or sore throat
• Hallucinations
• Memory Loss
• New or worsening mental or mood changes (examples: agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness or inability to sit still)
• Persistent or severe ringing in the ears
• Persistent, painful erection
• Red, swollen, blistered or peeling skin
• Seizures
• Severe or persistent anxiety or trouble sleeping
• Severe or persistent headache or dizziness
• Significant weight loss
• Stomach pain
• Suicidal thoughts or attempts
• Tremor
• Unusual bone pain or unexplained swelling
• Tenderness or bruising
• Unusual bruising or bleeding
• Unusual weakness
• Vision changes
• Worsening of depression

depression meds

depression meds is in a drug group of anti-depressants. While doctors and manufacturers are uncertain why depression meds does help with fibromyalgia symptoms; it could be because many fibromyalgia sufferers also suffer from depression. Common side effects should not become persistent or bothersome. If they do, then a patient should immediately contact their doctor.

Common side effects of depression meds include:

• Constipation
• Decreased sexual desire or ability
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Headache
• Increased Sweating
• Loss of Appetite
• Nausea
• Sore Throat
• Tiredness
• Trouble Sleeping
• Vomiting
• Weakness

 

Severe side effects of depression meds can become life threatening. If a fibromyalgia patient begins to suffer from any of these severe side effects, he or she should immediately seek the help of a healthcare professional.

 

Severe side effects of depression meds include:

• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Difficulty Breathing
• Tightness in the chest
• Swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue
• Unusual hoarseness
• Bizarre Behavior
• Bloody or black, tarry stools
• Blurred Vision
• Confusion
• Dark Urine
• Decreased Concentration
• Decreased Coordination
• Excessive Sweating
• Fainting
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fever or chills
• Hallucinations
• Memory Loss
• Mouth sores or ulcers
• New or worsening metal or mood changes (examples: aggressiveness, agitation, anxiety, depression, hostility, impulsiveness, irritability, panic attacks and restlessness)
• Pale Stools
• Red, swollen, blistered or peeling skin
• Ringing in the ears
• Seizures
• Severe or persistent dizziness or headache
• Severe or persistent nausea
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Severe or persistent tiredness or weakness
• Severe or persistent trouble sleeping
• Sluggishness
• Stiff Muscles
• Stomach Pain
• Suicidal thoughts or attempts
• Tremors
• Trouble urinating or change in the amount of urine produced
• Usual bruising or bleeding
• Unusual weakness
• Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes