Antidepressants and antipsychotics could be alternatives to opioids, study finds

The study examined common pain medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, but also the promise of other drugs like ketamine and antipsychotics for pain relief. Photograph: Westend61/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe study examined common pain medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, but also the promise of other drugs like ketamine and antipsychotics for pain relief. Photograph: Westend61/Getty ImagesOpioidsAntidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study findsMedications that target depression, anxiety and poor sleep could help treat pain without opioids’ addictive propertiesHannah Harris GreenSun 14 Jun 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 14 Jun 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA range of other medications could serve as…

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