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Does Lexapro (escitalopram) inhibit the pain relief ...

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Does Lexapro (escitalopram) inhibit the pain relief qualities of narcotic painkillers (I have a prescription for codeine and for Lexapro) ? I have heard this has to do with an enzyme CYP2D6 that the anti-depressant impact.

 

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