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Efficacy and safety of duloxetine in chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Ma X, Zhou S, Sun W, Sun J, Li G, Wang L, Guo YAbstract
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a complex condition that is mainly treated with analgesic drugs. However, antidepressant intervention is also an important factor in the treatment of CMP. Duloxetine is an effective treatment option for patients with CMP as its antidepressant effect. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of duloxetine in treating CMP.