Antidepressants are not effective for chronic pain – Study (Feb 2023)

antidepressants are not effective for chronic pain

Antidepressants are commonly prescribed to treat chronic pain, and prescribing is on the rise, but a recent University of Sydney led review has found most antidepressants are not effective for chronic pain.  Published in The BMJ, the study reviewed the safety and effectiveness of antidepressants in the treatment of chronic pain. Dr Giovanni Ferreria, from Sydney … Read more