Medications that cause High Blood Pressure

January 18, 2012 | Self

[zerosix]

Does anyone have a list of medications that have the side effect of causing a rise in blood pressure?

[zerosix]

These medications other than pseudophedrins, that is.

[svcw]

You could check here.
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/medications-cause

[DannyTN]

I believe that Allegra caused mine to rise over the summer. Took about 3-4 weeks after I stopped taking it before it was back to normal.

[molson209]

sometimes the bill for the medications

[DannyTN]

I believe that Allegra caused mine to rise over the summer. Took about 3-4 weeks after I stopped taking it before it was back to normal.

[upchuck]

http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/medications-cause

[Pentagon Leatherneck]

I don’t have a list, but if you’re referring to OTC meds, include Sudafed.

TC

[al baby]

Their talking about you

[zerosix]

Many thanks but I was not referring to cold/allergy OTC drugs especially those with pseudophedrin type medication.

[gov_bean_ counter]

I believe that Allegra caused mine to rise over the summer. Took about 3-4 weeks after I stopped taking it before it was back to normal.

What happened? Did she stop posting to FR???

[bigbob]

Pelosi

[Azzurri]

Does anyone have a list of medications that have the side effect of causing a rise in blood pressure?

Hydrogen Barackside

[goat granny]

Best way to find out is take a list of what your taking to the pharmacist at your local drug store. They actually know more about medications than doctors...

[onona]

Viagra always gets my blood pumping

[goat granny]

I have Web MD and Mayo Clinic on my favorites...it lets me know all the disease’s I don’t have..Start with A end with Z :O)

[spokeshave]

Obamacare

[Auntie Mame]

Try: http://www.askapatient.com/index.asp

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Let me second this idea. Doctors are not pharmacists, and there are so many pharmaceuticals, OTC drugs, alternative and herbal drugs, and conditions that there is no way a doctor can keep up. That’s why you need an expert, a pharmacist.

In this case, say two different drugs say they “can” elevate blood pressure. The pharmacist can tell you what percentage of people get elevation, how severe it is, if the elevation is caused by an interaction or condition, must you watch your BP if you take this drug, etc.

And interactions are where the money is, in this case.

Ask your pharmacist.

[Dysart]

Drugs can raise blood pressure in varied ways and the list of drugs that could do this is quite extensive. A person’s unique biochemistry plays an important role, too. What may elevate your BP might not mine. It would be better to cross-check specific drugs that are in question for potential side effects or contraindications. Best to consult with pharmacist or physician or even research the drug monograph yourself.

[TheOldLady]

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