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My husband has chronic pain issues with his neck.He has had four RFA treatments no relief. He takes tramadol for pain and gabapentin.He is getting depressed because of the chronic pain.What anti depressants are safe to take with these other meds don t want super serotonin syndrome.
Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Treating the cause is the best way out. However, SSRI Like Duloxetine is indicated for Neuropathic pains. It also helps in Depression as it is anti depressant. Discuss with your doctor, start it. You will see the effects in 3-4 weeks. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Any Anti-depressants For Chronic Neck Pain?
Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Treating the cause is the best way out. However, SSRI Like Duloxetine is indicated for Neuropathic pains. It also helps in Depression as it is anti depressant. Discuss with your doctor, start it. You will see the effects in 3-4 weeks. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD