Are There Any Naturally Occurring Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors For Fibromyalgia?

Posted on Tue, 20 Mar 2018

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Question : I have been taking .50 mgs of Zoloft for my Fybromyalgia. I really want to stop taking this and am looking at homeopathic supplements. I have read of many, but one stood out 5-HTP. Do you have any recommendations of a serotonin based supplement, rather than synthetic, Zoloft? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Would not suggest a change in medicines.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Some medicines like serotonin reuptake inhibitors (I am not aware of availability) have been used but they are also synthetic in nature. I personally feel that if a medicine is working for you then there is no need to change the medicine unless it is showing some strong side effects.

As such fibromyalgia is a difficult condition to treat so I would not suggest any experimentation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further..

Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (55 minutes later)

Hello Dr. I appreciate the quick response. Would you recommend acupuncture? I really want to get away from these medicines. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In my opinion, you can try acupuncture since there is no harm in it, but to continue with the recommended medicines initially.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee