Abstract
Analgesic medications are commonly used for low back pain (LBP). Evidence on the efficacy of pharmacologic therapy for LBP comes from clinical trials that have many limitations, including short-term studies and selective trial populations. Evidence currently supports the use of short-term pharmacologic treatment for LBP. However, the safety and efficacy of long-term pharmacologic therapy for LBP is uncertain and therefore best used with caution, monitoring, and as one component of a comprehensive paincare approach emphasizing rehabilitation.
Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc.
MeSH terms
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Acetaminophen / therapeutic use
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Amines / therapeutic use
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / therapeutic use
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / therapeutic use
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Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids / therapeutic use
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Gabapentin
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Humans
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Low Back Pain / drug therapy*
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Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use
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gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / therapeutic use
Substances
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Amines
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Anticonvulsants
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
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Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids
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Neuromuscular Agents
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Acetaminophen
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gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
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Gabapentin