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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used primarily for treatment of depression and anxiety. Their effectiveness in pain management is limited and inconsistent.
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Chow, R.M., Issa, M. (2017). Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. In: Yong, R., Nguyen, M., Nelson, E., Urman, R. (eds) Pain Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43133-8_43
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