Antidepressants May Curb Opioid Overdose - Medscape

Patients with depression who take opioids are at increased risk for overdose and self-harm, but new research suggests antidepressants can mitigate that risk.

Patients with a history of depression who are also being treated with opioid analgesics have a lower risk for overdose and self-harm after taking antidepressants, new research suggests. Investigator… [+7583 chars]

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