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newsGP – Do antidepressants help for treatment of back pain and osteoarthritis? – RACGP
A study examining the efficacy and safety of this line of medicine compared with placebo indicates otherwise.
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A study examining the efficacy and safety of this line of medicine compared with placebo indicates otherwise.
Antidepressants are either ineffective or provide a minimal relief for back pain, a new study highlights.
Both antidepressants and analgesics are two of the most commonly prescribed medications in Australia.In 2016, an estimated one in five people aged 45 and over were living with persistent, ongoing pain. Meanwhile, GPs have seen a 67% rise in patient encounters for chronic pain over…
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