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Can Taking Nasacort Increase Blood Pressure?
I ve been taking Nasacort as directed on and off for about a month. I ve had several problems with my vision, head aches, dizziness, and today had the highest blood pressure reading in my life. It was 141/84. It s always been low, about 110/70 or even lower. I won t take anymore Nasacort and I ll be checking my blood pressure daily for a while, but should I see my doctor?
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Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Nasacort nasal spray contains triamcinolone - an adrenocortical steroid and is prescribed for relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. It can lead to rise in blood pressure on prolonged usage as side effects of steroids .
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Nasacort nasal spray contains triamcinolone - an adrenocortical steroid and is prescribed for relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. It can lead to rise in blood pressure on prolonged usage as side effects of steroids .
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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