Antidepressants for neuropathic pain: a Cochrane review

Abstract\n Background\n\nFor many years antidepressant drugs have been used to manage neuropathic pain, and are often the \nfirst choice treatment. It is not clear, however, which antidepressant is more effective, what role \nthe newer antidepressants can play in treating neuropathic pain, and what adverse effects are \nexperienced by patients.