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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
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAIDs are medicines used to treat pain or swelling. They can make the body hold onto water. Too much water in the body may affect the kidneys and raise blood pressure. Examples of NSAIDs are:
- Indomethacin (Indocin).
- Naproxen sodium (Aleve; Naprelan) and ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil).
- Piroxicam (Feldene).
Ask your healthcare team which is the safest pain medicine for you. If you take a pain medicine and your blood pressure goes up, you may need lifestyle changes and medicines.
