Can 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, Tylenol
