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, TylenolLisinipril, Advil PM, Tylenol PM
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 02 2009
Q: On occasion (no more than 3x weekly) I take Advil PM to relieve a sore hip. I am on lisinipril for high blood pressure control. Is Advil PM okay on a regular basis or should I switch to Tylenol PM?
A: Both medications have side effects, especially when used on a regular basis. You need to ask your doctor which medication is best for you. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil can elevate blood pressure so it is important to make sure your blood pressure remains in control while on this drug.
Tags: Advil, Lisinipril, Medication Interactions, TylenolIs there an anti-inflammatory drug that doesn’t raise blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 02 2008
Q: I’m unable to take Celebrex because it raised my blood pressure. Is there an anti-inflammatory drug that does not raise blood pressure?
A: All drugs classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are known to elevate blood pressure. You may not react to all of them in the same way. You should discuss a trial with other agents in this group with your doctor. The pain killer acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not elevate blood pressure but it is not an anti-inflammatory agent.
Tags: blood pressure, drugs, Medication Interactions, TylenolWhat arthritis drug does not have the side effect of increasing blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 21 2008
Q: I take Daypro for arthritis but it raises my BP. Is there any other arthritis drug that would be less likely to raise my BP?
A: Acetaminophen, more commonly known as Tylenol, has helped many people with the pain of arthritis. It does not elevate blood pressure.
Tags: blood pressure, bp, Medication Interactions, TylenolCan 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, TylenolIs 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
