Risks for Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular Events in Individuals Taking Migraine Prophylactics
Individuals taking certain prophylactic migraine treatments were found to be at increased risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.
Antidepressants
Antidepressant Medications and Headache: Is There a Link?
Compared to placebo, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were associated with a significantly higher risk of headache (risk ratio [RR] 1.06, 95% CI: 1.00 to 1.13; P =.045).
Exploring the Connections Between Neuropathic Pain and Comorbid Mood Disorders
Substantial evidence suggests a close connection between neuropathic pain and mood disorders.
Comparing the Efficacy of Postherpetic Neuralgia Treatments for Pain Relief
Analgesics may be more effective in alleviating pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia compared with topical therapies, antivirals, antidepressants, and antiepileptics.
Recurrent Chest Pain Linked to Depression, Anxiety
Depression, anxiety, and perceived stress scores were all positively correlated with increasing chest pain frequency, and the relationship was significant for depression.
Antidepressants for Chronic Pediatric Pain?
No conclusive evidence was found supporting the efficacy of antidepressants in the pediatric population.
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy, Offspring Intellectual Disability Not Linked
There is no association between intellectual disability and maternal use of antidepressants during pregnancy.
Response to Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia-Related Pain in Patients Taking Antidepressants
Researchers identified characteristics associated with pain improvement in patients with fibromyalgia who take antidepressant medications.
Predicting Remission for Antidepressant Medications
Obesity and sex are differential predictors of acute remission for commonly used antidepressant medications.
Antidepressant Serum Levels may be Lower in Cigarette Smokers
Serum concentration levels of several antidepressants were lower in cigarette smokers vs non-smokers.
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