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Does Percocet Use, Cause Hypertension?
I have PAD & neuropathy associated with it, mainly in my feet. Im taking neurotin and percocet, usually 1/2 a pill 2x s a day. Lately my blood pressure has been up. Is the percocet use causing the added hypertension? I m also taking Diovan HCT 160-12.5. Thanks. Kevin
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hello,
I would explain that Percocet does not raise blood pressure values. For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for possible causes underlying high blood pressure: complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels.
Starting antihypertensive therapy may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain that Percocet does not raise blood pressure values. For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for possible causes underlying high blood pressure: complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels.
Starting antihypertensive therapy may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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