Pain medications

Certain pain and anti-inflammatory medications can cause you to retain water, creating kidney problems and increasing your blood pressure. Examples include:

• Indomethacin (Indocin, Tyvorbex)
• Over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin, naproxen sodium (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)
• Piroxicam (Feldene)

Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Talk to your doctor about which pain medication is best for you. If you must continue taking a pain medication that raises your blood pressure, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes or additional medication to control your blood pressure.