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Liver Liver Side Effects Of Drugs And Supplements To Blood Pressure
Cough and cold medicines contain decongestant-class drugs, pseudoephedrine hcl, which has side effects of raising blood pressure and heart rate.
Some medications and supplements that can be consumed freely have the side effect of increasing blood pressure. These drugs can also interfere with the effectiveness of drugs that work to lower blood pressure. To ensure medication for high blood pressure works effectively, it is necessary to avoid unattended medication from a physician or prior consultation with the pharmacist.
Here are some classes of drugs that can increase blood pressure:
Pain relief medication
Pain reliever pain and inflammation can hold water in the body so that the body has excess fluid. This condition can improve kidney problems and increase blood pressure. Examples of drugs include:
- Indomethacin
- Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium
- Piroxicam
Regular blood pressure monitoring is required during taking medications for pain relief. Consult your doctor before taking any pain medication. Your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes or add medications to control blood pressure.
Drugs for controlling pregnancy (KB)
Birth control pills and hormonal contraceptives contain hormones that can increase blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels. The risk of increased blood pressure is greater in women aged 35 years, overweight, or smoking. Side effects of elevated blood pressure do not occur in all women who use drugs to control pregnancy. Perform regular blood pressure checks when taking medication to control pregnancy.
Drugs for cough and cold
Generally, drugs to relieve coughs and colds contain class of NSAIDs to relieve pain. Cough and cold drugs also generally contain decongestants. Decongestants can cause pressure to get worse in two ways:
- Decongestants can cause blood pressure and heart rate to rise. Pseudoephedrine is a specific decongestant that can increase blood pressure.
- Decongestants can interfere with the effectiveness of blood pressure.
Consult your doctor before treatment therapy for nasal congestion, runny nose, and cough.
Medication for headache or migraine
Some medications for migraine work by tightening blood vessels in the head to relieve migraines. However, they also narrow the blood vessels in the body. This condition can cause an increase in blood pressure. If someone has a history of high blood pressure or other heart problems then consult your doctor before taking any medications for migraine or headaches.
Herbal supplements
Always consult your doctor before taking any herbal supplements. Your doctor will be able to tell whether the supplement can have side effects of raising blood pressure or interacting with medications for blood pressure. Here's an example of an herbal supplement that can affect blood pressure or medication for blood pressure:
- Arnica (Arnica montana)
- Citrus (Citrus aurantium)
- Ephedra (ma-huang)
- Ginkgo (Ginkgo bilboa)
- Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius and Panax ginseng)
- Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Senna (Casia senna)
- Hypericum perforatum
The safety level of herbal supplements is not absolute simply because it is a product derived from nature. So it is necessary to consult with a doctor before taking herbal supplements.
Having high blood pressure requires us to be more concerned about health, healthy lifestyle, and also always consult with doctors and pharmacists before taking the drug.
Source:
- Mayo Clinic. (2016, 11 February). Medications and Supplements That Can Raise Your Blood Pressure. Retrieved 04 September 2017 from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/blood-pressure/art-20045245?pg=1
- WebMD. (2015, 29 September). Medications That Cause High Blood Pressure. Retrieved 04 September 2017 from: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/medications-cause#2