Naltrexone reduces pain intensity and improves life for those with chronic pain, review suggests (News)

Naltrexone reduces pain intensity and improves life for those with chronic pain, review suggests

The Pharmaceutical Journal
15 March 2021
https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/naltrexone-reduces-pain-intensity-and-improves-life-for-those-with-chronic-pain-review-suggests

Researchers reviewed data from eight studies (four case reports, three clinical studies and one randomised controlled trial) and found a reduction in pain intensity and improvement in quality of life for patients treated with low-dose naltrexone for chronic pain. There was also a reduction in opioid use among these patients.