Tag: respiratory depression

Gabapentinoids and opioids together can dangerously slow breathing-even if you're not overdosing. Learn why this combination is riskier than you think, who's most vulnerable, and what to do if you're taking both.

Opioids can suppress breathing during sleep, causing dangerous central sleep apnea and increasing overdose risk. Learn how opioids affect your airway, who's most at risk, and what steps to take to stay safe.