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Can a low dose of blood pressure medicine - along with a benzo cause respiratory problems?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

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Yes and no: Certain types of blood pressure medications can cause respiratory tissue swelling and a chronic cough. Anyone with such symptoms needs to see the doctor for medication changes.

Dr Callaghan and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/2/2014

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