Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management – updated guidance (NG59)
NICE has reviewed the evidence and made new recommendations on the pharmacological management for people with sciatica, including not to offer gabapentinoids, other antiepileptics, oral corticosteroids or benzodiazepines; it also recommends against opioids for chronic sciatica.
Source:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
SPS commentary:
Some research recommendations that included sciatica have also been amended in the clinical guideline on neuropathic pain in adults (CG173).