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97 - Cascading Prescriptions

The Curious Clinicians

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Gabapentin's Role in Blood Pressure Management

This chapter examines the pharmacological effects of gabapentin in relation to blood pressure control, contrasting its lack of vasodilation with traditional calcium channel blockers. It also addresses the challenges of prescribing gabapentin, including the risk of edema and its potential link to exacerbating COPD, underscoring the need for cautious medication management.

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