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How Antidepressants and Opioids Interact

Multicolored pills and funny faces and a plastic bottle on a blue background. The concept of antidepressants and opioids.

The interplay between antidepressants and opioid painkillers is a complex and potentially dangerous area of pharmacology. Both classes of drugs affect brain chemistry, and their combined use can disrupt vital physiological processes, leading to diminished pain relief, heightened overdose risk, and life-threatening conditions like serotonin syndrome. Understanding these interactions is crucial for both patients and […]