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Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure
Pain medications
Cold medicines (decongestants)
Hormonal birth control
A caution on illegal drugs
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Medicines for a stuffy nose, called decongestants
Antidepressants
Birth control with hormones
Caffeine
Herbal supplements
Biological therapies
Immunosuppressants
Stimulants
Illicit drugs
Cold medicines (decongestants)
Hormonal birth control
A caution on illegal drugs
Content
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Medicines for a stuffy nose, called decongestants
Antidepressants
Birth control with hormones
Caffeine
Herbal supplements
Biological therapies
Immunosuppressants
Stimulants
Illicit drugs
A caution on illegal drugs
Illegal drugs can raise blood pressure by narrowing the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This increases your heart rate and damages your heart muscle.
Examples of illegal drugs that can affect your heart include:
- Amphetamines, including methamphetamine
- Anabolic steroids
- Cocaine
- MDMA
If you're using illegal drugs, it's important to stop. Ask your doctor for information on counseling or drug treatment programs.
