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Nabilone or dihydrocodeine for chronic neuropathic pain?
British Medical Journal, 01/25/08
Frank B et al. - To compare the analgesic efficacy and side effects of the synthetic cannabinoid nabilone with those of the weak opioid dihydrocodeine for chronic neuropathic pain. Dihydrocodeine provided better pain relief than the synthetic cannabinoid nabilone and had slightly fewer side effects, although no major adverse events occurred for either drug.
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