NSAIDs and high blood pressure medications

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NSAIDs and high blood pressure medications

If you take medicine for high blood pressure, be sure to tell your doctor if you are also taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), either by prescription or nonprescription. Some of these medications may reduce the effectiveness of your blood pressure medication. They can also cause high blood pressure.¹

NSAIDs relieve pain and reduce swelling and inflammation. They are often used to treat arthritis and other painful conditions. Examples of NSAIDs include:

Ibuprofen (such as Advil, Motrin, Nuprin).
Naproxen (for example, Aleve, Naprosyn).
Indomethacin (Indocin).
Ketoprofen (for example, Orudis).
Piroxicam (Feldene).

Do not stop taking any prescription medication without first talking to your doctor.

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Curhan GC, et al. (2002). Frequency of analgesic use and risk of hypertension in younger women. Archives of Internal Medicine, 162(19): 2204–2208.

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Author	Robin Parks, MS
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Last Updated	April 24, 2007

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Last updated:	April 24, 2007
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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