Risk of Opioid Overdose Associated with Concomitant Use of Oxycodone and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Importance: Some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) inhibit the enzymes responsible for the metabolism of oxycodone, a potent prescription opioid. The clinical consequences of this interaction on the risk of opioid overdose have not been elucidated. Objective: To compare opioid overdose...
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Language: | English |
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American Medical Association
2022
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