Fluoxetine for Fibromyalgia User Reviews

• can...
• 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."

• Fug...
• 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."

• 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."

• Roo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2015

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

• nen...
• February 21, 2009

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."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2011

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."

• Man...
• November 14, 2020

"I feel almost normal on fluoxetine. I had fibromyalgia and Sjögren's syndrome."

• JOF...
• May 25, 2016

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