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Why are narcotics sometimes used in combination with non-narcotic analgesics?

Why are narcotics sometimes used in combination with non-narcotic analgesics?

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  • 10 years ago
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    To combine classes of pain relief, or to provide general relaxant along with the analgesic properties. For instance, cotylenol and emprincodeine are designed to relieve pain and induce a decent night's sleep.

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