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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
Illicit drugs
Illicit drugs may raise blood pressure. Some can narrow the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This makes the heart beat faster. It also can damage the heart muscle.
Examples of illicit drugs that may affect the heart are:
- Amphetamines, including methamphetamine.
- Cocaine.
- Ecstasy (MDMA).
If you're using illicit drugs, it's important to stop. Talk with your healthcare professional about methods that can help you quit, such as counseling or drug treatment programs.
