The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine is effective in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy symptoms

@article{Sindrup1990TheSS,
  title={The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine is effective in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy symptoms},
  author={S{\o}ren H Sindrup and Lars Freng Gram and Kim Br{\o}sen and Ole Esh{\o}j and Erik F. Mogensen},
  journal={Pain},
  year={1990},
  volume={42},
  pages={135-144}
}
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