Is 10 mg. of Celexa a viable treatment for chronic pain?
– Scarlette A lot of people wonder, “If I am not a depressed person, is it worth the risk in side effects to take an anti-depressant for pain?” It is not unusual for one drug to have more than one use. Aspirin is an example of a versatile drug used to treat headaches, reduce fevers, prevent heart attacks, and calm inflammation. Even if you don’t suffer from headaches, you might try aspirin if you are at risk for a heart attack. Similarly, there have been several studies showing that certain medications used to fight depression are also effective in the treatment of chronic pain. In fact, antidepressants are over 74% more effective than placebo (sugar pill) in chronic pain studies. It is now common practice to try these medications to relieve pain. Unfortunately, any drug might cause side effects and you are wise to consider that possibility. Common side effects of the serotonin-boosting antidepressants such as Celexa may include nausea, drowsiness or restlessness, and sexual dysfunctio
