Blood pressure and Aleve
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 23 2009
Q: I just read about the effects of NSAIDS on BP medications. I am on Atacand 8 mg and I take one Aleve a day for joint pains. When I try to go to Tylenol or ASA I very soon begin to have a great deal of pain. I have not noticed much change in my BP being on Aleve. What do you think?
A: People with high blood pressure can take medications like Aleve as long as their blood pressure stays in control. To be safe, you should discuss your daily use of Aleve with your doctor.
Tags: aleve, atacand, high blood pressure, joint pains, nsaids, pain, Pain Relievers, TylenolPain and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 26 2009
Q: I am in rehab after having a knee replacement. I have a lot of scar tissue and with that a lot of pain. My blood pressure is up and I am on medication. Does pain make your blood pressure go up?
A: Pain and certain drugs used to treat pain can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, your blood pressure should be in good enough control not to rise to abnormally high levels during sessions to rehabilitate your knee. Notify your doctor.
Tags: blood pressure, Blood Pressure & Hypertension, knee replacement, pain, pain medications, Pain Relievers, scar tissueNatural treatment for pain relief
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 11 2009
Q: What natural substance can be used for pain relief?
A: Ice and/or heat are natural pain relievers. Ice has an anti-inflammatory effect and heat helps with relaxation. Often ice and heat are used alternatively to get the benefit of both effects. For example, with a simple muscle sprain, 15 -20 minutes of an ice pack is used to counter inflammation and then followed with a heating pad to encourage muscle relaxation.
Tags: anti-inflammatory, Medical Conditions, pain relief, Pain RelieversLotensin and BC Powder
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 02 2009
Q: My husband has high BP and when he gets a headache or a backache he takes BC (a powdered medicine). He is currently on 40mg of Lotensin for his BP medication. Is this dangerous for him to do? Should he replace the pain reliever he takes?
A: BC Powder is basically a combination of aspirin and caffeine. With controlled blood pressure, there should not be a problem using this medication on an intermittent basis. Both caffeine and aspirin elevate blood pressure so daily use could make blood pressure more difficult to control.
Tags: BC Powder, Lotensin, Pain RelieversCan amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide be mixed with acetaminophen?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 18 2007
Q: I take Amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide for BP and acetaminophen as a pain reliever. Can I mix these meds?
A: Acetaminophen (Tylenol), an easily obtainable pain killer and fever reducer, can be mixed with Amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide. It is a good idea to tell your doctor if you take this medicine on a regular basis.
Tags: acetaminophen, bp, pain reliever, Pain Relievers, TylenolCan taking aspirin daily cause hair loss?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 03 2007
Q: I take aspirin daily to thin my blood. Can this cause hair loss?
A: Aspirin has not been associated with hair loss. Crash diets, emotional stress, serious illness, and drugs can increase the rate of normal hair shedding but this does not result in permanent hair loss.
Tags: aspirin, drugs, Pain RelieversIs motrin a safe substitute for advil?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Aug 27 2007
Q: Is Motrin a safe substitute for Advil when treating occasional aches from exercise and arthritis or will it raise my BP?
A: Motrin and Advil are different brands of the drug Ibuprofen which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. This type of drug is known to elevate blood pressure. However, with only occasional use, the blood pressure effects usually aren’t a problem.
Tags: blood pressure, bp, Pain Relievers, pressure effectsCan ibuprofen raise your blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jul 31 2007
Q: Can taking Ibuprofen alone (not mixing it with BP meds) also be bad for blood pressure?
A: Ibuprofen is in a class of drugs known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. This type of drug can elevate blood pressure. Used intermittently for the occasional headache or muscle aches and pain, blood pressure elevation is not usually a problem. Daily use of Ibuprofen could cause problems.
Tags: blood pressure, bp, drugs, elevation, ibuprofen, Pain RelieversIs it ok to substitute aleve for tylenol?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jul 31 2007
Q: I take Tylenol instead of ibuprofen with my BP meds but have felt drowsy all day. Why? Is Aleve ok to take instead?
A: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Aleve are known to raise blood pressure so they may not be a good class of drug for you to take. Sleepiness is not usually a side effect of Tylenol but any drug can cause anything in a given individual. You should talk to your doctor about your need to take Tylenol on a regular basis. Perhaps your drowsiness is related to another problem.
Tags: blood pressure, bp, ibuprofen, Pain Relievers, TylenolCan I take ibuprofen with avalide or will it raise my blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: May 31 2007
Q: I take ibuprophen to help with sinus headaches. Can I take this with avalide or will it raise my BP?
A: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, can interact with high blood pressure medicines and cause them to not be as effective in controlling blood pressure. You need to talk to your doctor about other, safer medications you can take to treat your sinus symptoms.
Tags: bp, high blood pressure, medications, Pain Relievers
