Researchers conducted a randomized study of 240 veterans. They evaluated patients 12 months after therapy.
Here are five quick notes:
1. Both treatments had similar outcomes concerning pain interference with activities.
2. Opioids and non-opioids had similar overall adverse symptoms.
4. Non-opioid medication had slightly better pain intensity and medication-related adverse symptoms.
5. The study is the first to evaluate long-term opioid therapy’s effectiveness, according to the study researchers.
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