DTB commentary: Is tramadol associated with an increase in all-cause mortality among patients with osteoarthritis?

Commentary is provided on cohort study which found initial prescription of tramadol linked to higher risk of mortality over 1 year of follow-up vs. commonly prescribed NSAIDs but not when compared with codeine, thus tramadol should be used with same caution as other opioids.

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Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin