Sex differences among users of NSAIDs and opioids during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Roseanne OffiahLaila AboulattaPayam PeymaniBasma AloudKaarina KowalecChristine LeongJoseph DelaneyJamie FalkSilvia Alessi-SeveriniSherif Eltonsy

Published in: International journal of clinical pharmacy (2022)

In this study, a significant sharp decline in the use of prescribed NSAIDs and opioids was shown in both sexes at the onset of the pandemic. However, a significant upward trend is observed in female NSAIDs users as restrictions began to be lifted.

Keyphrases

anti inflammatory drugs
chronic pain
pain management
sars cov
coronavirus disease