mama8
05-14-2003, 06:12 PM
OK, you guys may think I am crazy and I am even wondering myself. I am on four different meds for my HTN and have recently been put on aspirin for heart risk factors. As soon as I started taking it, my bp went down to practically normal! I have had to drop to 81 mg due to "monthly" problems and this month I decided to stop taking the aspirin for a few days. Well, lo and behold, my bp went back UP after not taking the aspirin for a couple of days (it was 150/90 in the doctor's office today).
Gee, if I had only known years ago that a simple aspirin could lower my bp. Now I wonder if I could go off some of my other meds... Bet the doc wouldn't go for that yet, though!
Ramona
Gee, if I had only known years ago that a simple aspirin could lower my bp. Now I wonder if I could go off some of my other meds... Bet the doc wouldn't go for that yet, though!
Ramona
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hpbguyfromca
05-15-2003, 11:29 PM
yes.. aspirin is a well known blood thinner.. so that would be one of the many effects of taking it.. lowering BP..
keep in mind.. you should not take aspirin or most other head-ache medicines when using most HBP drugs.. i think tylenol and one other are only recommended..
it could produce extreme low or high BP reactions..
F.
keep in mind.. you should not take aspirin or most other head-ache medicines when using most HBP drugs.. i think tylenol and one other are only recommended..
it could produce extreme low or high BP reactions..
F.
crabbycdn
05-17-2003, 04:18 PM
Why not Aspirin and BP medication together? They were given to me in ICU and have been prescribed to me for continued use.
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cloverberry
05-17-2003, 05:22 PM
Nobody should take an aspirin or any kind of medication, prescription or over the counter, without checking with your doctor. Use these comments as a guideline. Ask your doctor about taking an aspirin. If you're not satisfied with their answers try another doctor.
zuzu8
05-22-2003, 03:38 PM
Cloverberry-
It's interesting what you posted about aspirin....
I wasn't too sure myself, thinking it was only the NSAIDS like ibuprofen that were possible problems with HBP meds....
I did a little further research and found out that the following substances can INTENSIFY the effects of antihypertensives and possibly lead to hypotension (low blood pressure) :
* Other antihypertensives (unless prescribed as part of a combination therapy).
* Nitrates (medications that relax the heart muscles).
* Alcohol.
* Grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice interferes with the liver’s ability to rid the body of some substances. This could lead to a build-up of antihypertensives to toxic levels in the body. While the build-up is less likely if the juice is ingested four or more hours prior to the medicine, we are advised to REFRAIN FROM DRINKING GRAPEFRUIT JUICE.
BUT, there is no indication that EATING grapefruit (as opposed to drinking juice) presents any danger to patients.
The following substances may COUNTERACT the effects of some antihypertensives and increase blood pressure:
* Narcotics
* Nicotine
* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen (there ya go)
In addition, some over-the-counter medications may adversely react with antihypertensives, including those for appetite control, asthma, colds, flu, cough, sinus problems or hay fever. People should also be careful of using eye drops for bloodshot eyes.
Quite a list....... And thanks for the reminder and warning about aspirin.
Amazing how much our doctors don't tell us.........
I had to remind MINE about Visine and benedryl!
zuzu xxxx
It's interesting what you posted about aspirin....
I wasn't too sure myself, thinking it was only the NSAIDS like ibuprofen that were possible problems with HBP meds....
I did a little further research and found out that the following substances can INTENSIFY the effects of antihypertensives and possibly lead to hypotension (low blood pressure) :
* Other antihypertensives (unless prescribed as part of a combination therapy).
* Nitrates (medications that relax the heart muscles).
* Alcohol.
* Grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice interferes with the liver’s ability to rid the body of some substances. This could lead to a build-up of antihypertensives to toxic levels in the body. While the build-up is less likely if the juice is ingested four or more hours prior to the medicine, we are advised to REFRAIN FROM DRINKING GRAPEFRUIT JUICE.
BUT, there is no indication that EATING grapefruit (as opposed to drinking juice) presents any danger to patients.
The following substances may COUNTERACT the effects of some antihypertensives and increase blood pressure:
* Narcotics
* Nicotine
* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen (there ya go)
In addition, some over-the-counter medications may adversely react with antihypertensives, including those for appetite control, asthma, colds, flu, cough, sinus problems or hay fever. People should also be careful of using eye drops for bloodshot eyes.
Quite a list....... And thanks for the reminder and warning about aspirin.
Amazing how much our doctors don't tell us.........
I had to remind MINE about Visine and benedryl!
zuzu xxxx
crabbycdn
05-22-2003, 09:57 PM
Okay, now I am totally, completely and utterly confused. I thought that most people with High Blood Pressure have/are at risk of developing CAD and are therefore put on daily aspirin therapy. If one of the risks of High Blood Pressure is Heart Attack/ Stroke and the way this is prevented is by preventing clots.....what are the rest of you taking to prevent clots if not daily aspirin? The aspirin gives me a lot of nosebleeds so I would like to dispense with it but because I am such a bruiser it is prescribed to prevent clots. What other drugs could I ask my doctor about? Has anyone else had the problem of being a bruiser/bleeder but needing anti-clotting drugs to prevent heart attack/stroke?
zuzu8
05-23-2003, 01:53 AM
Hi Crabby!
Aspirin is NOT part of therapy for simple hypertension.
However, it is often suggsted for people with who have already had a heart attack, angina, certain kinds of stroke, or have clotting disorders.
Have you been diagnosed with anything other than HBP?
Aspirin is not prescribed for straightforward hypertension unless indicated...and that would mean something else is going on or has happened in the past,that would be making the person prone to blood clots.
Are you on Warfarin or anything like it? Coumadin?
zuzu xxxxx
PS ...Oops... I forgot you have angina and have had a TIA. Have you actually ever had a heart attack? In any case, it sounds like aspirin therapy might therefore be appropriate for you.
[This message has been edited by zuzu8 (edited 05-23-2003).]
Aspirin is NOT part of therapy for simple hypertension.
However, it is often suggsted for people with who have already had a heart attack, angina, certain kinds of stroke, or have clotting disorders.
Have you been diagnosed with anything other than HBP?
Aspirin is not prescribed for straightforward hypertension unless indicated...and that would mean something else is going on or has happened in the past,that would be making the person prone to blood clots.
Are you on Warfarin or anything like it? Coumadin?
zuzu xxxxx
PS ...Oops... I forgot you have angina and have had a TIA. Have you actually ever had a heart attack? In any case, it sounds like aspirin therapy might therefore be appropriate for you.
[This message has been edited by zuzu8 (edited 05-23-2003).]
CobaltBlue
05-23-2003, 07:43 AM
Zuzu,
Did it list any classes of antihypertensives that aspirin would interefere with? Hopefully, its only be a few medications that require avoidance of aspirin.
I remember at least one med that I used to take advised to avoid grapefruit while taking it; I don't recall any of the ones (that I have taken) advising to avoid aspirin. Maybe I was just lucky :)
Did it list any classes of antihypertensives that aspirin would interefere with? Hopefully, its only be a few medications that require avoidance of aspirin.
I remember at least one med that I used to take advised to avoid grapefruit while taking it; I don't recall any of the ones (that I have taken) advising to avoid aspirin. Maybe I was just lucky :)
zuzu8
05-23-2003, 04:25 PM
Hi ubernier-
The above info I found didn't list any specifics . It appears to be a generic overall caution for all anti-hypertensives.
My guess is that the occasional aspirin or two is not going to be a problem but if one, let's say, suffers from chronic pain, and uses NSAIDS or aspirin daily or very often, then a talk with the doc would be important.
I once was in a psychiatrist's office and there was a big "cutesy" sign in the reception room saying NO GRAPEFRUIT ALLOWED....
I think many anti-anxiety/depression meds interact badly with grapefruit.
zuzu xxxx
[This message has been edited by zuzu8 (edited 05-23-2003).]
The above info I found didn't list any specifics . It appears to be a generic overall caution for all anti-hypertensives.
My guess is that the occasional aspirin or two is not going to be a problem but if one, let's say, suffers from chronic pain, and uses NSAIDS or aspirin daily or very often, then a talk with the doc would be important.
I once was in a psychiatrist's office and there was a big "cutesy" sign in the reception room saying NO GRAPEFRUIT ALLOWED....
I think many anti-anxiety/depression meds interact badly with grapefruit.
zuzu xxxx
[This message has been edited by zuzu8 (edited 05-23-2003).]