A member asked:

Why is anti depressent pills given to fibromyalgia patients? i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia but i hate these anit depressent pills. i am taking savella (milnacipran) already why do i need more?

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Dr. Gary Sterba answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

The : The substances that mediate in part the information for fibromyalgia , are similar o the same as the ones that mediated depression, hence the use of these medications the response has to do with many factor and not every body reacts the same to the medications , some work some don't . Some people get better when they know what they have , some with exercise , some with combination of several meds.

Answered 10/3/2016

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