Paracetamol has been compared with placebo in acute lumbago, ie lumbago, in a new study from Australia. The results of the study, published today in the scientific journal The Lancet, showed that the drug was not more effective, writes Dagens Nyheter.
Christopher Williams, PhD at Sydney University and lead author of the study, said the results show that the recommendation today is to take paracetamol as the first choice for treatment need to be reassessed, writes the Daily News, referring to a press release.
He also says the next step is to find out why paracetamol helps against other pains, but not specifically against lumbago.
1652 people with back pain participated in the study. Some of them had to take paracetamol three times a day for four weeks, another part had to take paracetamol if necessary but not more than 4 000 milligrams per day, and some were given a placebo. Those who received acetaminophen recovered after an average of 17 days, regardless of whether they belonged to the group taking the drug every day or group who have made it if necessary. Those who took a placebo recovered after an average of 16 days. It was noticed no difference in participants' level of pain or quality of life.
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