Antidepressants in Oral Health

Antidepressants in Oral Health

Authors

  • Aman Sodhi
  • Asha V
  • Rajul Mehta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v4i3.540

Keywords:

Antidepressants, chronic orofacial pain, therapeutic uses, adverse effects

Abstract

Orofacial pain has been one of the most perplexing conditions afflicting mankind. In an attempt to overcome pain, various drugs have been tried with success and limitations. Antidepressants have appreciable analgesic effect for the treatment of chronic orofacial pain. A sound knowledge of its effectiveness and safety is mandatory for the oral physicians. This article reviews the therapeutic and adverse effects of antidepressants.

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Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

Sodhi, A., V, A., & Mehta, R. (2013). Antidepressants in Oral Health: Antidepressants in Oral Health. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 4(3), 147–151. https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v4i3.540

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