Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antidepressants for pain in adults: overview of systematic reviews
A systematic review of antidepressants for pain management – open access Ferreira GE, Abdel-Shaheed C, Underwood M, Finnerup NB, Day RO, McLachlan A, Eldabe S, Zadro JR, Maher CG. Efficacy, ...
Non-Opioid Therapies for Pain: A Clinical Reference
A synopsis of the recommendations in the nonpharmacologic and nonopioid pharmacologic therapies described in the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain (2022 Clinical Practice Guideline).
Alternatives to Opioids for Managing Pain
An article that summarizes the best evidence related to non-opioid pain management. Dey S, Sanders AE, Martinez S, et al. Alternatives to Opioids for Managing Pain. [Updated 2024 Nov 25]. ...
Non-Opioid Treatments for Pain: Patient Table
This table contains information for patients on different non-opioid pain management options.
Michigan OPEN: Patient Counseling
As providers prescribe fewer opioids, this resource offers information on setting expectations and norms for pain management.
Non-Opioid Treatments for Pain: Provider Table
This provider-geared table contains information on various evidence-based, non-opioid treatment options for pain.
Nonnarcotic Methods of Pain Management
This article discusses factors influencing choice of treatment options for acute and chronic pain.
Chronic pain: Medication decisions
Learn about the risks and benefits of common pain medications to better inform your patients of their options.
Non-pharmacologic and non-opioid solutions for pain management
This two-page handout provides a list of evidence-based, non-opioid treatment options to consider for treating pain.