Despite the risk of respiratory depression, benzodiazepines are often prescribed to patients receiving palliative care owing to their efficacy in symptom control. Opioids, which also cause respiratory depression, are often administered to patients with advanced-stage cancer. However, the additive effect of the two drugs has not been systematically analyzed.
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