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After starting blood pressure med i have been unable to poop. is this normal?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Hypertension: Some blood pressure medicines, especially calcium blockers have constipation as a side effect. Talk to your doctor about your problem.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 5/16/2013

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