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Covid19 and arb/ace medications - should we stop taking these medications if we're relatively young and healthy? i am concerned about recent reports that these meds can increase risk of infection and severe complications. your thoughts?
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NO: MEDS ARE NOT STOPPED WITHOUT TALKING TO PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN. IF YOU ARE HEALTHY WHY WERE YOU PRESCRIBED THIS MEDICATION. MUST BE A REASON FOR TAKING IT. IT COULD HELP US A LITTLE HINT
Answered 3/14/2020
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