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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
Stimulants
Stimulants, such as methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin, others), are often used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They can make the heart beat faster or unevenly. As a result, blood pressure might go up.
Get your blood pressure checked regularly if you take a stimulant. If your blood pressure goes up or isn't well controlled, you may need medicines and lifestyle changes to control blood pressure.
