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Is epinephrine a narcotic?
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No: It's a hormone and a neurotransmitter but it is not a narcotic.
Answered 9/29/2016
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No: It is a neurotransmitter, it is needed for almost all functions of the body. Because it can be stimulating pain sensation can be decreased.
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No: Epinephrine is a substance that is very important for the body to survive, it is not a narcotic.
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