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Purely out of interest, can codeine and paracetamol cause pulmonary hypertension if taken in excess?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

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Excess says it all: Nothing is good for anyone in excess. I'm not certain about pulmonary hypertension in specific. But I am sure of what I said. Best!

Answered 10/24/2014

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A member asked:

Purely out of interest, can codeine and paracetamol cause pulmonary hypertension if taken in excess?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

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