Varicose veins and high BP?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 02 2009
Q: Can varicose veins affect blood pressure?
A: Varicose veins are not thought to cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a disease of the arterial system. Varicose veins are the result of leaky valves in veins of the legs. For more information about types of varicose veins and available treatments, click here.
Tags: arterial system, cause high blood pressure, high blood pressure, leaky valves, Medical Conditions, types of varicose veinsCan using xanax cause high blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 19 2008
Q: I have been taking Xanax for about 25 years for panic attacks. Can this long use of Xanax cause high blood pressure?
A: Xanax is likely not causing your high blood pressure. As we age, the risk for developing cardiovascular disease increases based on individual genetics and life style. Perhaps it is time for you to make some life style changes that can help lower your blood pressure.
Tags: cardiovascular disease, cause high blood pressure, Genetics, life style changes, Medication InteractionsDoes claritin or femara cause high blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 21 2008
Q: Does Claritin or Femara cause high BP?
A: Antihistamines in general, including Claritin, are not known to elevate blood pressure. However, antihistamine products that also contain a decongestant can elevate blood pressure. It is important to read package labels and understand if you are getting just an antihistamine or a combination product. High blood pressure is not a problem with Femara which is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Tags: bp, cause high blood pressure, combination product, Medication InteractionsCan the use of eye drops for glaucoma cause high blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 04 2007
Q: I have creatinine and also use 2 types of eye drops for glaucoma. Is it possible that my kidneys and/or the eye drops contribute to my high BP?
A: It is possible that both your kidney problems and your glaucoma are contributing to your high blood pressure. A doctor has to balance the benefits of treating a disease against the possibility of worsening another condition you might have. Untreated glaucoma can lead to blindness. I am sure your doctor took your kidney function and blood pressure into consideration when choosing your glaucoma medications.
Tags: bp, cause high blood pressure, glaucoma, Medical ConditionsCan allergies or irrital bowel syndrome cuase high blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: May 04 2007
Q: Can allergies or IBS, or the treatment of either, cause high blood pressure? My BP is higher in the morning and I tend to be a worrying type of person as well.
A: Anxiety and stress is associated with irritable bowel syndrome and high blood pressure. Regular exercise has been shown to relieve stress and help both of these conditions. Medications that are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and allergies can elevate blood pressure. It is well known that combination decongestant/allergy medications commonly found on store shelves can elevate blood pressure.
Tags: anxiety, bp, cause high blood pressure, exercise, Medical Conditions, medications, stress
