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What antidepressant can be used with nucynta (tapentadol)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Nucynta (tapentadol): It is a narcotic pain reliever. Not recommended with antidepressants that raise serotonin level such as ssris, snris or MAO inhibitors. May be safer with wellbutrin (bupropion) antidepressant. Discuss with your doctor.

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Answered 11/25/2020

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