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Papers: 19 Oct 2019 - 25 Oct 2019

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies, Pharmacology/Drug Development


2020 Aug 01


Pain Med


21


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Opioid Exposure Negatively Affects Antidepressant Response to Venlafaxine in Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain and Depression.

Authors

Stahl ST, Jung C, Weiner DK, Peciña M, Karp JF
Pain Med. 2020 Aug 01; 21(8):1538-1545.
PMID: 31633789.

Abstract

Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are commonly co-prescribed with opioids for chronic pain. The purpose of this study was to describe pain and mood response to venlafaxine among older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and depression relative to opioid exposure.