CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
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Meta Analysis
Anticonvulsants in the treatment of low back pain and lumbar radicular pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The use of anticonvulsants (e.g., gabapentin, pregabalin) to treat low back pain has increased substantially in recent years despite limited supporting evidence. We aimed to determine the efficacy and tolerability of anticonvulsants in the treatment of low back pain and lumbar radicular pain compared with placebo. ⋯ PROSPERO-CRD42016046363.