Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1106838

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Body and Joint Aches caused by Antidepressants?

Posted by Mtom on November 19, 2019, at 9:15:11

Has anyone had body, joint, muscle aches caused by antidepressants? I've read these are an "uncommon" side effect of some. I have Lupus so I do get joint pain and swelling on and off, but this is different. Affecting some of the same joints as Lupus does, but not all of them - usually when my Lupus is flaring there are a number of joints that all flare at the same time. Also feeling pain in areas not usually affected by Lupus e.g. shoulders (joints and muscles).

I had these when on Escitalopram, started tapering off that some time ago and at same time started low dose mirtazapine, titrating dose slowly up. The pains went away for a while, but as I increased Mirtazapine dose have come back.

I'm starting to think it's not Lupus flares, it's the medications. Again have read this is an "uncommon" side effect (based on manufacturer's info - and I've found the Pharma companies tend to downplay or underestimate side effects in general versus post-marketing research - which tends to be limited - and versus anecdotal reports).

Interested in experiences and if the pain eases over time. Thanks!

Re: Body and Joint Aches caused by Antidepressants?

Posted by Christ_empowered on November 19, 2019, at 16:05:14

In reply to Body and Joint Aches caused by Antidepressants?, posted by Mtom on November 19, 2019, at 9:15:11

it does seem that a lot of long time antidepressant consumers end up with fibromyalgia (spelling?), which...

according to my current psych, can be partially treated with mirapex (I'm guessing they keep the main psych drugs going?).

blah. wish I could help you. maybe antidepressants aren't the best drugs for you?

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