Evidence-based guidelines on the use of opioids in chronic non-cancer pain--a consensus statement by the Pain Association of Singapore Task Force.

CONCLUSION: Due to insufficient evidence, the task force does not recommend the use of opioids as first-line treatment for various CNCP. They can be used as secondor third-line treatment, preferably as part of a multimodal approach. Additional studies conducted over extended periods are required.
PMID: 23604503 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Source: Ann Acad Med Singapo... - March 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ho KY, Chua NH, George JM, Yeo SN, Main NB, Choo CY, Tan JW, Tan KH, Ng BY, Pain Association of Singapore Task Force Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research