Study: Opioids Not Effective Treatment for Sciatica

An assessment of 270 studies by the National Health Service in the U.K. found opioids are not effective for treating sciatica, even though they are widely used, according to a Pulse report.

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The review found surgery, epidural steroid injections and non-opioid drugs, including NSAIDs, muscle relaxants and amitriptyline, appeared to be best treatments.

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