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Old 04-24-2014, 05:43 PM
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Default Medications and High B/P

Hi everyone,
I seem to have developed a new problem over the last few months. I have high blood pressure! I noticed at my IVIG treatments over the last few months that it was high. I brought to my rheumo's attention and he suggested I buy a cuff and monitor it.

Well, I have not had one diastolic (bottom number) below 94. My systolic is 130 or above.

Today I took Sudafed PE for my sinuses. I had headaches the last two days. I came home and took my b/p and it was 147/100. I know sinus meds can cause it to increase. I am wondering if it should make it go that high. I'm beginning to wonder if the headaches are not sinus but b/p related. These readings are really high for me.

About a year or so ago I had a stress test and echo done and they were fine.
It's concerning me because my father died at 65 from a massive heart attack. His father died at 57 from the same.

So here is my question. I am listing my meds below and I'm hoping if you know any of them can cause high b/p you can let me know. I would really appreciate it as I have always been a person who had low b/p.

Synthyroid
Tramadol
Every once in a while a 5 mg Percocet
Just started Wellbutrin 150 that was after this started
IVIG


Supplements
Coq10
R lipoic acid
Krill oil
Vitamin d
Probiotic 10

I have done research myself but can't seem to find anything.
Please let me know what you think. Thanks

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