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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
Herbal supplements
Some herbal supplements contain ingredients that can raise blood pressure. Or they may interfere with how blood pressure medicines work. Tell your healthcare team about any herbal supplements you take. Those that may affect blood pressure or blood pressure medicines include:
- Arnica (Arnica montana).
- Ephedra (ma-huang).
- Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius, Panax ginseng).
- Guarana (Paullinia cupana).
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra).
Herbal supplements may not be safe just because they're natural. Check with your healthcare team before taking any herbal supplements.
