Adjunctive Duloxetine and the Relief of Osteoarthritic Pain
Adjunctive Duloxetine and the Relief of Osteoarthritic Pain
It is not uncommon in clinical practice to treat OA with combinations of medications that have differing mechanisms of action. This new data supports this approach and further illustrates that 'antidepressants' are not just for depression. Clinicians managing patients suffering from OA should also consider adjunctive antidepressants that can effectively impact central pain pathways.
Conclusions
It is not uncommon in clinical practice to treat OA with combinations of medications that have differing mechanisms of action. This new data supports this approach and further illustrates that 'antidepressants' are not just for depression. Clinicians managing patients suffering from OA should also consider adjunctive antidepressants that can effectively impact central pain pathways.
