Journal article
Opioids for chronic noncancer pain: a meta-analysis of effectiveness and side effects
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) is a major health problem, for which opioids provide one treatment option. However, evidence is needed about side effects, efficacy, and risk of misuse or addiction.
METHODS: This meta-analysis was carried out with these objectives: to compare the efficacy of opioids for CNCP with other drugs and placebo; to identify types of CNCP that respond better to opioids; and to determine the most common side …
Authors
Furlan AD; Sandoval JA; Mailis-Gagnon A; Tunks E
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 174, No. 11, pp. 1589–1594
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
May 23, 2006
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.051528
ISSN
0820-3946