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 tissueAcute pain and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 26 2007
Q: Sometimes I get hurt at work and my nurse tells me that my BP is a result of the pain. Does that make sense?
A: Acute pain causes an increase in blood pressure because pain increases sympathetic nerve activity. However, if your blood pressure readings are in the abnormal range, further evaluation is indicated. This is particularly true as your blood pressure has been elevated on more than one occasion.
Tags: Blood Pressure & Hypertension, high blood pressure, hypertension, pain, sympathetic nerve activity
