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Q: Does Advil usually increase one’s blood pressure?
A: Advil is in the class of drugs known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This type of drug can cause an increase in blood pressure. Blood pressure typically returns back to baseline when the drug...
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Q: Can Vicodin have adverse interaction with high blood pressure medicine?
A: Vicoden is a popular pain killer. It is not thought to interact with most high blood pressure medicines. However, individuals respond differently. You should discuss the reaction you are having with your doctor or...
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Q: Is it true that taking a pain reliever pill as a regimen may aid in the prevention of heart disease? Which pill is known not to elevate high blood pressure (I use Bayer)?
A: Low dose aspirin has been shown in studies to help prevent...
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Q: Will taking Vicodin (for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis) affect my dosage of BP medication and/or give me stomach problems?
A: Vicodin is a habit forming pain reliever containing hydrocodone (similar to codeine) and acetaminophen (generic Tylenol). It is classified as a narcotic. With repeated use, tolerance...
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Q: Does Vicodin cause low or high blood pressure?
A: Vicodin is a pain killer intended for short term use because it has a high potential for abuse and addiction. Adverse cardiovascular reactions have been reported with use of Vicodin. These include slowing of the heart...
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Q: I take Diltia and a diuretic for hypertension. What anti-inflamitant (i.e. aspirin) can I take that will not interfere with these meds?
A: Diltia is a type of drug known as a calcium channel blocker. It interacts with many medications including aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...
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Q: What is the best pain reliever to take with BP meds? I take either Advil or Aleve and suffer from salt retention and swollen legs.
A: Without knowing the specific medication you have been prescribed for blood control and other medical conditions you might have,...
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Q: I take ibuprophen to help with sinus headaches. Can I take this with avalide or will it raise my BP?
A: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, can interact with high blood pressure medicines and cause them to not be as effective in controlling blood...
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Q: I take Tylenol instead of ibuprofen with my BP meds but have felt drowsy all day. Why? Is Aleve ok to take instead?
A: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Aleve are known to raise blood pressure so they may not be a good class of...
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Q: Can taking Ibuprofen alone (not mixing it with BP meds) also be bad for blood pressure?
A: Ibuprofen is in a class of drugs known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. This type of drug can elevate blood pressure. Used intermittently for the occasional headache or muscle...
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