Pain Relief FAIL! (Does More Harm Than Good)
When you’re in constant pain, you’ll do almost anything to make it stop.
Your doctor might have you start with meds like Tylenol, aspirin, or NSAIDs. But if that’s not enough, you could be moved on to prednisone or hydrocodone.
However, when all else fails, many doctors have begun prescribing an off-label drug for pain…
The trouble is, one popular choice for this off-label prescribing comes with disturbing side effects—including digestive issues, weight gain, sleep issues, and heart rhythm problems.
However, what they don’t come with is pain relief.
I’m a risk versus benefits guy.
And when it comes to antidepressants, the scales almost always tip in favor of RISK.
Their effectiveness is already questionable in treating depression. One recent analysis determined that they “have minimal beneficial effects on depressive symptoms and increase the risk of both serious and non-serious adverse events.”
And now, it turns out they’re not any good at treating pain, either.
In a recent study, researchers took a closer look at research on the effectiveness of antidepressants for treating non-cancer-related pain in people over 65.
They found a “lack of evidence to inform the use of antidepressants for most pain conditions in older adults.”
In other words, they don’t work.
Now, if they don’t work for pain OR depression, you have to wonder what these drugs ARE good for (besides lining Big Pharma’s pockets).
Well, you don’t have to dig too deep to find the answer. The study found that people taking antidepressants for pain experienced more dizziness, injuries, and falls than those in other groups.
Thanks for nothing.
If you’re desperate for pain relief, I don’t blame you for being willing to try anything. Just don’t get talked into using something that will cause more harm than good.
Instead, choose a natural option, like the powerful anti-inflammatory duo I told you about in a previous edition of Natural Health Today.
P.S. Ditch failed pain-relief “solutions” and try one of my top 3 pain-easing options instead.
SOURCE:
Narayan, S. W., et al. (2024). Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for pain in older adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. <doi.org/10.1111/bcp.16234>
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