Originally published by our sister publication Pain Medicine News
By Kenneth Bender
Pain medication tapering (PMT) in patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) has mainly targeted reduction in harm from drug dependence or adverse effects, but a recent review and meta-analysis links decreasing medication with reduction in chronic pain and related anxiety and depression (Br J Anaesth 2024;133[5]:998-1020).
“PMT is an effective and feasible therapeutic approach for patients suffering from