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Does Intake Of Zantac Cause High Blood Pressure?
Question: I take zantac and high blood pressure medication . The zntac seems to raise my blood pressure quite a bit. I also have nausea since being but on lexapro. Was taken off after five days but still have nausea . The zantac was supposed to help nausea it does not. I am especially worried that my blood pressure goes very high in afternoon 202/125. I have bent hospital but released when went down. Dr suggested supine hypertension. Have been to dr many times.
Brief Answer:
not a known side effect, but you should stop it if you are reacting to it
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Based on your description, you may have resistant hypertension, if you are using at least 3 medications and still have difficulty controlling blood pressure.
Resistant hypertension is a common problem.
If you are not on at least 3 meds, then it is possible that your medications need to be increased.
In terms of zantac, it is not known to affect blood pressure but persons can react different to medication so it possible that you may be reacting in this way.
It is known to affect the cardiovascular system by increasing the heart rate but there are no other known effects.
If you are noticing a reaction to the zantac then it should be discontinued and your blood pressure monitored to see if it changes. By day 3 after discontinuation, there should be a decrease, if the zantac was involved in the high readings.
You may want to consider seeing a hypertension specialist if you are not currently being managed by one.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not a known side effect, but you should stop it if you are reacting to it
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Based on your description, you may have resistant hypertension, if you are using at least 3 medications and still have difficulty controlling blood pressure.
Resistant hypertension is a common problem.
If you are not on at least 3 meds, then it is possible that your medications need to be increased.
In terms of zantac, it is not known to affect blood pressure but persons can react different to medication so it possible that you may be reacting in this way.
It is known to affect the cardiovascular system by increasing the heart rate but there are no other known effects.
If you are noticing a reaction to the zantac then it should be discontinued and your blood pressure monitored to see if it changes. By day 3 after discontinuation, there should be a decrease, if the zantac was involved in the high readings.
You may want to consider seeing a hypertension specialist if you are not currently being managed by one.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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