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Papers: 9 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies, Pharmacology/Drug Development


2019 Dec 01


Pain Med


20


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Antidepressant Use Among People Prescribed Opioids for Chronic Noncancer Pain.

Authors

Gisev N, Nielsen S, Campbell G, Santo T, Mant A, Bruno R, Cohen M, Hall WD, Larance B, Lintzeris N, Farrell M, Degenhardt L
Pain Med. 2019 Dec 01; 20(12):2450-2458.
PMID: 30861530.

Abstract

Although depression and chronic pain often coexist, few studies have examined antidepressant use among people with pain. This study examines the prevalence and characteristics associated with antidepressant use among people prescribed opioids for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP).