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BEST ANTIDEPRESSANT FOR FATIGUE

I have to switch my meds.   I have depression and fibromyalgia and am on Cymbalta, but it doesn't seem to be helping me.....my doctor suggested Prozac since it is known to help fatigue better than the other antidepressants (supposedly).   Thank you.
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Yes, I am seeing a psychiatrist, not a general practitioner
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As the others say, different anti-depressants affect us all differently.  On Prozac I was terrible.  Could not sit still.  Ran around crying all the time.  Much too stimulating for me, yet others tolerate it well.  

You may have to try quite a few, like I have, until you find the one that suits you best.
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Wellbutrin may be a better choice for you, are you seeing a psychiatrist for your medication?  Don't waste your time with your GP, psychiatrists are most knowledgeable when it comes to these types of medications and what will work best for you. Good luck and take care....
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No, I never tried Wellbutrin.....I haven't started any pain meds yet for my fibromyalgia, only Cymbalta, which hasn't worked.  Thank you.
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I tried Cymbalta and had to go off of it because I could'nt sleep, eat or sit still. It was so stimulating for me. It goes to show you how different we are when it comes to these meds.
Have you ever tried Wellbutrin? It's another more stimulating antidepressant.
Are you taking any pain meds for your Fibro? You know a lot of these meds can cause you to feel tired.   Remar
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