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 medicines may reduce the effectiveness of your blood pressure medicine. They can also cause high blood pressure.
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).
- Naproxen (such as Aleve, Naprosyn).
- Indomethacin (Indocin).
- Ketoprofen.
- Piroxicam (Feldene).
Do not stop taking any prescription medicine without first talking to your doctor.
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: April 10, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition | |
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