Posted by Racer on November 8, 2007, at 0:23:26
In reply to Antidepressants + Arthritis - Relief?, posted by Lonely on November 7, 2007, at 23:51:53
The first antidepressant I was ever prescribed was for arthritis. That was Sinequan, back in the dark ages. These days, Cymbalta is actually marketed for pain as well as depression -- and it's effective for joint pain.
They work, in theory, by altering the metabolism of the neurotransmitters that communicate pain signals to the brain. It's a good theory, and I know that a fair number of rheumatologists have had a lot of luck with it. It's well worth trying.
I'm not sure Wellbutrin is the first thing that comes to my mind, but it's worth a try. Personally, I'd suggest either Cymbalta or a combo of Cymbalta and Wellbutrin.
Good luck!
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