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Why can antidepressants for fibromyalgia not be the sole form of therapy?
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It is not depression: Fibromyalgia is not depression, so this is why antidepressants alone do not treat fibromyalgia. They can provide some relief but rarely alone can they provide enough relief. Usually a combination of therapies lead to the most successful treatment of fibromyalgia.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes possibly: There are two new drugs for the treatment of fibromyalgia that also seem to help depression-savella and cymbalta. If these work for you, they can be the sole therapy. If not, consider adding lyrica (pregabalin).
Answered 3/5/2013
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Therapy: Psychotherapy in addition to meds is good for the anxiety and depression that comes with battling fibromyalgia.
Answered 3/17/2015
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