The treatment of low back pain
A new review have found out that there is no evidence to support using the drugs in this kind of way in antidepressants it might be worthless for treating low back pain as what they suggests. Thus far, up to 23 percent of U.S. physicians report prescribing antidepressants to patients with low back pain. Antidepressants are considered second- or third-line agents in the treatment of low back pain. The clinicians are inclined to try a medication for both the chronic pain and the depression for a very common depressed with chronic pain. Five studies reported no differences in pain between patients receiving antidepressants and those receiving a placebo; on the other hand, two studies reported less pain in patients receiving antidepressants. Seven studies reported no differences in depression in patients receiving antidepressants who also had low back pain compared to patients receiving placebo. Reviews like this are important for patients so they can learn about what options are available and which ones are effective. There are so many treatments and it’s very confusing for patients and clinicians alike.
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