What cold medication can you take while taking blood pressure medication?

Answer 1

If you are currently taking BP med , it most certain can! Nasal decongestants such as pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, and oxymetazoline can cause an increase in blood pressure, and are generally contraindicated for people with hypertension.

Answer 2

Asking questions is the key here. Call your doctor or the physician who perscribes your blood pressure medication. You may get one of the nurses, but they should still be able to answer your question. Just ask them which cold medicines are safe to take with the perscription you are currently on. It'll only take a minute, and at least you know what you can and can't take. They'll be glad to help you out, and they'll feel better knowing that you won't have any adverse drug reactions.

Answer 3

There are cold medicines specifically made not to raise the blood pressure, such as Coricidin HBP. You can get the medicine at a pharmacy, no prescription required.