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71, former smoker, had a cat scan recently due to high co2 (32) in my lab test. no sleep apnea (tested). other cause? my blood pressure med (hctz)?

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Dr. Tambi Jarmi answered

It is the HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide): Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) causes intravascular volume depletion and elevated co2. Discuss with your pcp to change it and no need for any testing.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 8/9/2019

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A member asked:

71, former smoker, had a cat scan recently due to high co2 (32) in my lab test. no sleep apnea (tested). other cause? my blood pressure med (hctz)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tambi Jarmi answered

Dr Paudel agreed

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