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A new study finds opioids offer little benefit for most chronic pain patients, prompting experts to recommend non-opioid treatments first.
A new study reveals that common opioids provide limited relief for most chronic pain patients, with many experiencing little to no improvement in daily function despite long-term use.
Researchers analyzed clinical trial data and found overall effectiveness to be low, raising concerns about widespread prescribing given risks like addiction and tolerance.
Experts now emphasize prioritizing non-opioid treatments such as physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and NSAIDs as safer, more effective first-line options for chronic pain management.
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Un nuevo estudio encuentra que los opioides ofrecen poco beneficio para la mayoría de los pacientes con dolor crónico, lo que lleva a los expertos a recomendar tratamientos no opioides primero.