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flag Recent study finds ketamine ineffective for chronic pain, highlights risks of severe side effects.

flag A recent Cochrane review found no clear evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain and identified increased risks of side effects like delusions, delirium, paranoia, nausea, and vomiting. flag The review analyzed 67 trials involving over 2,300 adults and found no proof that ketamine reduces depressive symptoms or opioid use. flag Researchers advise against using ketamine for chronic pain due to the lack of benefits and potential harm.

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