what medications can cause high blood pressure?
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['Acetaminophen.', 'Alcohol, amphetamines, ecstasy (MDMA and derivatives), and cocaine.', 'Angiogenesis inhibitors (including tyrosine kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies)', 'Antidepressants (including venlafaxine, bupropion, and desipramine)']
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Ibuprofen can cause fluid to build up in the body. This alone can cause increased blood pressure and symptoms of congestive heart failure to become worse. Pseudoephedrine can cause blood vessels to narrow, increasing blood pressure.
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Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
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Ear, Nose & Throat: Blood pressure meds can cause discomfort, problems. Blood pressure medications can cause throat problems, both mild or severe.
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Stimulants. Stimulants, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, others), can cause your heart to beat faster or irregularly, raising your blood pressure. Have your blood pressure checked regularly if you take a stimulant.
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Some antacids and other stomach medicines. Many of these are high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure.
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Blood pressure medications Some medications used for high blood pressure, particularly beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers, can also cause a low pulse. In order to lower your blood pressure, these medications decrease your pulse, reducing the workload placed on your heart.
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Choose a cold medication designed for people who have high blood pressure. Some cold medications don't contain decongestants. However, these medications may contain other powerful drugs, such as dextromethorphan, that can be dangerous if you take too much.
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['High blood pressure. Your heart works harder than it has to if your blood pressure is high.', 'Coronary artery disease. ... ', 'Heart attack. ... ', 'Diabetes. ... ', 'Some diabetes medications. ... ', 'Certain medications. ... ', 'Sleep apnea. ... ', 'Congenital heart defects.']
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['Thiazide diuretics. ... ', 'Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ... ', 'Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). ... ', 'Calcium channel blockers.']
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['Caffeine.', 'Certain medications (such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or combinations of medications.', 'Chronic kidney disease.', 'Cocaine use.', 'Collagen vascular disorders.', 'Overactive adrenal glands.', 'Pregnancy-related high blood pressure.', 'Scleroderma.']
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Hypertension and cancer treatment Some medications used to treat cancer can cause a rapid onset of elevated blood pressure, also called hypertension. The class of cancer treatment medications that are most associated with a rise in blood pressure are anti-VEGF medications.
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To keep your blood pressure in check, avoid over-the-counter decongestants and multisymptom cold remedies that contain decongestants — such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline. Instead: Choose a cold medication designed for people who have high blood pressure.
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Medications Used to Treat High Blood Pressure. These high blood pressure medications flush extra water and sodium (salt) from your body. Diuretics may cause these side effects: Extra urination.
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Secondary causes of high blood pressure in children and teens include: Kidney disease and heart disease. Prescription medicine such as corticosteroids or birth control pills. Illegal drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamine.
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['Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.', 'Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).', 'Calcium-channel blockers.', "'Water' tablets (thiazide diuretics).", 'Beta-blockers.']
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From pain medications to stimulants, know which drugs and supplements can affect your blood pressure. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as supplements and other substances, can raise your blood pressure. Certain ones can also interfere with medications intended to lower your blood pressure.