Zach normally takes an antianxiety medication and, after he has his wisdom teeth pulled, takes a narcotic pain medication as well.He suddenly finds himself very drowsy and disoriented.This is an example of ____.

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This is an example of synergism, where two drugs interact to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. In this case, the antianxiety medication and the narcotic pain medication together cause increased drowsiness and disorientation beyond what either would cause on its own.

Zach Normally Takes an Antianxiety Medication And, After He Has