Acetaminophen of no benefit for painful OA of the knee.(Rheumatology)(osteoarthritis)
Publication: Internal Medicine News
Publication Date: 15-DEC-04
Author: Worcester, Sharon
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Acetaminophen is no more effective than placebo for the treatment of knee pain associated with knee osteoarthritis, according to findings that challenge recommendations that the analgesic be used a first-line therapy for patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis.
In a randomized, double-blind trial, overall response rates were virtually the same: 53%...
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