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Is Pepto Bismol Advisable While High High BP?
Question: I am nauseaus and want to take pepto bismol but I do have high blood pressure.
Will pepto bismol effect my high blood pressure
Will pepto bismol effect my high blood pressure
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that pepto bismol can be helpful against nausea in your clinical situation.
Regarding high blood pressure, it has no effect on blood pressure.
So, there is nothing to worry about.
If your symptoms do not improve from this drug, I would recommend trying metoclopramide (Reglan).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that pepto bismol can be helpful against nausea in your clinical situation.
Regarding high blood pressure, it has no effect on blood pressure.
So, there is nothing to worry about.
If your symptoms do not improve from this drug, I would recommend trying metoclopramide (Reglan).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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