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I take irbesartan for high blood pressure and got switched for insurance reasons and also small dose clonazepam 1mg.. i heard clonazepam can help keep blood pressure in check is this true? also take pregabalin for neck and nerve pain

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Clonazepam: Is a controlled substance with habit forming potential. While it can help in patients with anxiety disorder and hypertension, its long term potential for side effects is serious. Would suggest revisiting with your prescriber short, medium and long term goals.

Answered 11/20/2019

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A member asked:

I take irbesartan for high blood pressure and got switched for insurance reasons and also small dose clonazepam 1mg.. i heard clonazepam can help keep blood pressure in check is this true? also take pregabalin for neck and nerve pain

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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