
Widely prescribed opioid shows minimal pain relief and higher heart risk, study finds
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Tramadol opioid painkiller shows limited effectiveness for chronic pain with increased harm risks, according to new BMJ analysis of 19 clinical trials.
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Tramadol has historically been perceived as a safer or less addictive opioid, which has contributed to its widespread use in chronic pain treatment, the study authors noted.
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