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Can Benadryl Elevate Blood Pressure?
Hello, My husband age 54 has a BP of 150/102. He says it is just borderline high but I disagree. He is in bed with a flushed face and a fever of 100.4. Feels achy all over, sinus congestion and a cough. Can too much benadryl contribute to the high blood pressure?
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
Hello,
I understand your concern and would explain that Benadryl can raise blood pressure values and also the heart rate.
Anyway, you should also know that fever and the pain can also raise blood pressure values.
For this reason, I recommend performing a sinus X-ray study and complete blood count for infection and take antibiotics in case of a sinus infection or bacterial infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
I understand your concern and would explain that Benadryl can raise blood pressure values and also the heart rate.
Anyway, you should also know that fever and the pain can also raise blood pressure values.
For this reason, I recommend performing a sinus X-ray study and complete blood count for infection and take antibiotics in case of a sinus infection or bacterial infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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