Opioid Analgesics in the Management of Neuropathic Pain
The role of antidepressants and anticonvulsants in the management of neuropathic pain has been well established. However, up to 50% of patients obtain inadequate pain relief with the use of either or both of these agents; in this subpopulation, an opioid analgesic may be beneficial. There is clear e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2000-01-01
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| Series: | Pain Research and Management |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/734239 |