Chronic opioid use in women following hysterectomy: Patterns and predictors.

Xuerong WenStephen KogutHilary ArokeLynn TaylorKristen A Matteson

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2020)

Initial opioid prescribing characteristics are associated with the risk of chronic opioid use after hysterectomy. Prescribing lower daily doses and shorter days' supply of opioids to women after hysterectomy may result in lower risk of chronic opioid use.

Keyphrases

primary care
chronic pain
polycystic ovary syndrome
pain management
physical activity
drug induced
adverse drug