Meta-Analysis: Anticonvulsants in the Treatment of Low Back Pain and Lumbar Radicular Pain

Anticonvulsants in the treatment of low back pain and lumbar radicular pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)

Commentaries: Class of drugs used as alternative to opioids for back pain are ineffective, have potentially serious side effects: report – The Globe and Mail (free) AND Anticonvulsant drugs ineffective for low back pain and can cause harm, despite increased prescribing – CMAJ, via EurekAlert (free)

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