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If you are taking antihypertensive medication for high blood pressure, schizandra can ABSOLUTELY interfere with that medication, meaning that your medication won't do its job properly because schizandra causes the liver to destroy the drug instead of make it available to the bloodstream. This effect could result in your high blood pressure coming out into the open since it would no longer be held down by the medication.
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It's also possible that this is a bad reaction to the herb. Even a brief search on the internet reveals mixed data regarding schizandra. Based on this overview, it seems that there are many reports of people historically using schizandra to lower blood pressure, but also many reports of people with slightly elevated blood pressure finding that their BP went out of control after taking it. None of these reports were substantiated or studied in a clinical setting. It seems like there are probably personal variables at play that make this herb "iffy". I have personally had a similar response to ginseng when I took it for too long without a break, as have many other people. Be careful and weigh the potential benefits against the risks. Get more information before taking it again. There are other herbs with less problems like Hawthorne Berry and Garlic that are worth considering. There are also herbs like St. John's Wort, Skullcap, and Chamomile that have been studied for their potential to relax the mind and also the blood vessels (vasodilate) and improve blood supply to tissues including the heart. You might look into those as well. Of course you should talk to a doctor about this especially if you are taking any medications- there are DEFINITELY interactions between herbs and medicines and even combinations of herbs that can produce negative side effects or paradoxical responses like the one you described.
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