Urgent Bite 141 - Opioids and serotonin syndrome

Important we consider potential interactions between opioids and antidepressants.  

 

Check out the Medsafe Prescriber update here - https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/PUArticles/September2022/Opioids-and-serotonergic%20medicines-risk-of-serotonin-syndrome.html

 

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