Chris Iliades, MD

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Opioids are not more effective than other medications for treating noncancer pain.

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Pharmacotherapy options for noncancer pain: an efficacy review

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Chris Iliades, MD

April 1, 2016

Although opioids are often prescribed for noncancer pain, a new review shows that they are no more effective than acetaminophen or NSAIDs.

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The CDC has released a guideline for PCPs managing chronic pain patients with opioid therapy.

CDC releases guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain in primary care