Administration of venlafaxine alleviates depressive symptoms and neuropathic pain in a patient with chronic low back pain: a case report

Abstract

The authors encountered a case in which administration of venlafaxine alleviated depressive symptoms and neuropathic pain in a patient with low back pain. This case involved an 83-year-old woman with low back pain who was transferred to our Department. Upon transfer, pain and depression were noted. The patient was administered pregabalin and tramadol, but depression and neuropathic pain remained. Venlafaxine was then administered, and depression and neuropathic pain were alleviated. The current case suggests that venlafaxine is efficacious in treating depressive symptoms and neuropathic pain in patients with chronic pain.