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Does blood pressure meds cause cancer? what is a good blood pressure med with min side affects?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

No.: Blood pressure meds do NOT cause cancer. Untreated hypertension DOES cause heart failure. Most Meds for most folks cause no bad side effects. All Meds for some folks do. Your doctor can guide you.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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