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Depends exactly which tablets but generally do not take decingestant tablets or pills if you have high blood pressure. The safest type to take is topical nasal sprays as they tend not to affect the whole body like tablets.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using a decongestant.
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∙ 14y agoThe only decongestants that can be taken when you have high blood pressure are: coricedin hpb, chlor-trimeton, benadryl and tavist-d. All others will cause blood pressure to rise more.
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Can Robitussin be taken when blood pressure is elevated?
Robitussin without a decongestant may be used by patients with high blood pressure. If you aren't sure if your cough medicine includes a decongestant, contact your pharmacist or health care provider for advice.
Can you take niacin if you have high blood pressure?
Here's some good info, it seems niacin may help your blood pressure and lower cholesterol- http://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-treatment/niacin-for-high-blood-pressure.htm
What the best way to reduce the high presuer blood?
The best way to reduce high blood pressure is to reduce sodium intake, exercise, and lose weight. Anything that is good for your heart will improve your blood pressure. High blood pressure can be controlled with medication, but improving your health is the best solution.
Who should not take decongestant?
Anyone with heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, enlarged prostate, or overactive thyroid should not take decongestants unless under a physician's supervision.
High blood pressure is best described as?
cardiovascular disease
Is ace diet pills safe to take with high blood pressure?
No, Ace diet pills are not safe to take with high blood pressure. If you are taking high blood pressure medication, it is best to speak with your doctor to find safer alternatives.
What is a good diet for high blood pressure or a person who has it?
The best diet for a person with high blood pressure is a diet which is low in sodium. You should also be avoiding foods that are high in saturated fats.
What is the other name for hypertension?
The common name for hypertension is high blood pressure. To be diagnosed with high blood pressure, a person typically has three or more readings of 140/90 or higher.
What is the difference between high blood pressure and hypertension BTW high blood pressure?
High Blood Pressure and Hypertension are the same thing
Can high blood pressure cause visual hallucinations?
can high blood pressure cause visual hallucinations
Does having a common cold affect blood pressure?
The common cold can affect breathing and breathing does affect blood pressure! If you aren't breathing properly blood pressure can read high especially if you are almost stifling and nervous; very low if no air is reaching your lungs, etc adequately.
Can constipation cause high blood pressure?
It doesn't cause high blood pressure. However, it can increase your blood pressure.
