ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia are often mistaken for depression and antidepressants are often a doctors first option. The situation is complicated by the fact that depression is not uncommon in either disease, and antidepressants can relieve pain in people with FM and ME/CFS who are not depressed. Some antidepressants may also affect immune functioning; antidepressants are not just for depression anymore.
Studies suggest, however, that antidepressants are not particularly helpful for most people.
The question is "Were you ever prescribed antidepressants and if so, how did it go?
Provide more complete reviews in our review section
Studies suggest, however, that antidepressants are not particularly helpful for most people.
The question is "Were you ever prescribed antidepressants and if so, how did it go?
Provide more complete reviews in our review section
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