Benefits and safety of gabapentinoids in chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
PLoS Medicine | Sep 08, 2017
Shanthanna H, et al. - The effectiveness and safety of gabapentinoids were evaluated in adult Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) patients. This systematic review revealed that existing data on the use of gabapentinoids in CLBP was limited and showed a significant risk of adverse effects without any demonstrated benefit. Given the lack of efficacy, risks, and costs associated, the use of gabapentinoids for CLBP merited caution. Large high-quality trials were needed to more definitively inform this issue.
Go to Original
Only Doctors with an M3 India account can read this article. Sign up for free or login with your existing account.
4 reasons why Doctors love M3 India
-
Exclusive Write-ups & Webinars by KOLs
-
Daily Quiz by specialty
-
Paid Market Research Surveys
-
Case discussions, News & Journals' summaries