Q: I have high BP (which I take medication for) and acid reflux (which I take pepcid ac tablets for). Will pepcid ac affect my BP or will it effect the other BP medications I take?
A: Certain blood pressure medications may make symptoms of acid reflux worse due to a relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. With relaxation of the sphincter, acid from the stomach is allowed to pass upwards into the esophagus. Your doctor needs to know if you are regularly using over the counter medications to treat heartburn so both your high blood pressure and your heartburn can be treated appropriately.
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