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Fluoxetine for Fibromyalgia User Reviews

Brand names: Prozac

Fluoxetine has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews for the off-label treatment of Fibromyalgia. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

Fluoxetine rating summary

7.4 average rating out of 10

8 ratings from 8 user reviews.

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  • canessa
  • May 19, 2015

"I have been taking 40-60mg of fluoxetine (Prozac) for depression for about 4 years and had never realized it had such an effect on my fibro until now. I have been COMPLETELY pain and fatigue-free for a few years and stupidly thought my fibromyalgia had just gone away, but I came off the Prozac a month ago and it is back with a vengeance. I cannot attribute it to anything else. Fluoxetine has totally relieved me of my depression AND fibromyalgia, and I cannot recommend it enough. I really hope it can help others as much as it has helped me."

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  • Fugwump
  • September 15, 2008

"I had many sleepless nights because my mind wouldn't shut off. A rheumatologist finally tested me for fibromyalgia, and I learned I had that, not a sleep disorder per se. I have been taking 20 mg of fluoxetine with 10 mg of amitriptyline for several years now and have normal sleeping patterns. The only downside I have noticed is that if I skip a dose, the next day I have stomach problems. My doctor said that would happen. Stopping this drug can be done successfully only with a doctor's supervision."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • October 10, 2023

"Prozac. It's a lifesaver. I've been taking this medicine for more than 10 years, and if I stop for even one day, I would feel horrible. That includes pain and lots of symptoms. I take 60 mg a day, and it helps with my PMS, PMDD, and more."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 7, 2015

"Horrible insomnia, even with diazepam and zolpidem. Unfortunately, can't wait the "few weeks" to insomnia disappear, or my pain will get worse. I took escitalopram before for five weeks, and the insomnia didn't abate"

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  • nenan
  • February 21, 2009

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I have been taking Prozac for over 10 years, and I truly believe that I would not be here today if it were not for Prozac."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 8, 2011

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Helped me to stop crying on a daily basis which I was doing because of my fibromyalgia pain. Still have the pain, but have a better attitude."

7 / 10
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  • Manny
  • November 14, 2020

"I feel almost normal on fluoxetine. I had fibromyalagia and sjogrens syndrome"

10 / 10
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  • JOFRA...
  • May 25, 2016

"This was horrible for me. Within three hours of taking a 20mg dose I was wide awake, stomach churning like a cement mixer, nausea, vomiting, no sleep and a horrible time delay type sensation."

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