honest to goodness, apsirin helps lower bp!

[mama8]

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

[hpbguyfromca]

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.

[crabbycdn]

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]

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]

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