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A 42-yeаr-оld wоmаn with mаjоr depressive disorder is stabilized on fluoxetine. Two weeks later, she is started on a new medication for chronic neuropathic pain. Shortly afterward, she develops agitation, tremor, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, and tachycardia. Review of the medication profile reveals that the newly added medication is extensively metabolized by CYP2D6, which is strongly inhibited by fluoxetine. Which of the following best explains the pharmacokinetic mechanism responsible for this patient’s presentation?