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Thousands taking antidepressants for pain despite insufficient evidence they work, say experts

Hundreds of thousands of Britons are taking antidepressants for chronic pain without enough evidence they work, according to a large study. Researchers looked at drugs commonly prescribed by the NHS including amitriptyline, duloxetine, fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram, paroxetine (Seroxat) and sertraline.

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