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Q: Is Motrin a safe substitute for Advil when treating occasional aches from exercise and arthritis or will it raise my BP?
A: Motrin and Advil are different brands of the drug Ibuprofen which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. This type of drug is known to elevate...
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Q: I take aspirin daily to thin my blood. Can this cause hair loss?
A: Aspirin has not been associated with hair loss. Crash diets, emotional stress, serious illness, and drugs can increase the rate of normal hair shedding but this does not result in permanent...
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Q: I take Amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide for BP and acetaminophen as a pain reliever. Can I mix these meds?
A: Acetaminophen (Tylenol), an easily obtainable pain killer and fever reducer, can be mixed with Amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide. It is a good idea to tell your doctor...
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Q: My husband has high BP and when he gets a headache or a backache he takes BC (a powdered medicine). He is currently on 40mg of Lotensin for his BP medication. Is this dangerous for him to do? Should he replace the pain reliever...
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Q: What natural substance can be used for pain relief?
A: Ice and/or heat are natural pain relievers. Ice has an anti-inflammatory effect and heat helps with relaxation. Often ice and heat are used alternatively to get the benefit of both effects. For example, with a...
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Q: I am in rehab after having a knee replacement. I have a lot of scar tissue and with that a lot of pain. My blood pressure is up and I am on medication. Does pain make your blood pressure go up?
A: Pain and certain...
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Q: I just read about the effects of NSAIDS on BP medications. I am on Atacand 8 mg and I take one Aleve a day for joint pains. When I try to go to Tylenol or ASA I very soon begin to have a great...
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