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What sort of anti anxiety drugs/sleeping pills don't depress breathing ?
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All have potential: All prescription anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) drugs and sleeping pills have the potential of depressing breathing. In people with comprised respiratory systems the risk is even greater.
Answered 8/10/2014
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