Courtesy of the NY Times

Nearly one in four primary care doctors prescribes antidepressants as a treatment for low back pain. But a new report shows there’s no evidence the drugs offer any relief. The finding comes from a review by the Cochrane Collaboration, a not-for-profit group that evaluates medical research. Cochrane reviews are among the most respected in medicine.

Bonnie - this is another example of the treasure trove of drugs being prescribed for off-label purposes.