Can You Take Painkillers With Hypertension?
Conclusion
The crossroads of hypertension and painkillers is a complex and sensitive one.
While studies have highlighted potential risks, there are ways to navigate this maze safely.
It all comes down to individualized care, frequent communication with healthcare providers, and an active approach to managing your health.
With the right approach, relief from pain can be found—even within the parameters of managing high blood pressure.
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of heart failure in four European countries: nested case-control study. Published by Andrea Arfe, PhD et al. on September 2016. https://www.bmj.com/content/354/bmj.i4857
Regular Acetaminophen Use and Blood Pressure in People With Hypertension: The PATH-BP Trial. Published by American Heart Association on 7 Feb 2022. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.056015
The Effects of Pain and Analgesic Medications on Blood Pressure. Published on 2022 Jun 15. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9509303/
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