Out with the old, in with the new; the world seems to revolve around this constant turnover. Sometimes new technology has a huge advantage, but sometimes the old stuff is just irreplaceable - like an old pair of jeans that fits just right and is soft from use.
Some medications from the past might be irreplaceable too. One such category of medications is the tricyclic antidepressants (TCA). Although they are rarely used to treat depression, they are still used to treat chronic pain. Lately,...
My last post looked into the benefit of some drugs with an anti-depressant effect in the treatment of the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. ... Read more »
Using an antidepressant for chronic pain might seem simple enough, but did you know that getting off an antidepressant can be a horrific... Read more »
As I sit here writing, I'm in a lot of pain. The left side of my low back is throbbing. Often I can ease this pain by popping the back, but... Read more »
Not so long ago I wrote about a study showing that exposure to aspirin is associated with a reduction in the risk for developing clinical... Read more »
Researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at The Rockefeller University have published the results of their... Read more »
It’s long been known that there is a link between chronic pain and depression, but a new study suggests there may be a connection between the drugs... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Chronic neuropathic pain is mainly treated with medications. These include antidepressants, antiepileptics, opioids, and topical local anaesthetics.... Read more »
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