Common drug fails to ease knee osteoarthritis pain in largest trial yet

MedicalXpress | 四月 21, 2026

The University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found that the commonly prescribed medication, Diacerein, does not improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms, following a national study. Diacerein, a medication derived from plants such as rhubarb and aloe vera, has long been recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties and is commonly used to treat osteoarthritis in Europe and Asia.