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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), either by prescription or non-prescription. 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 or Motrin).
- Naproxen (for example, Naprosyn).
- Indomethacin (Indocid).
- Ketoprofen (for example, Anafen).
- Piroxicam (for example, Novo-Pirocam).
Do not stop taking any prescription medication without first talking to your doctor.
| Author: | Carrie Henley Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: July 30, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition | |
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