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Is It Safe To Take CoQ10 For High BP?

I have been taking Propranolol for migraines/high blood pressure for long time,but I am trying to ween myself off the medication,so I can start taking coq10,but when I try to do that my blood pressure goes up what can I do and is it safe to take coq10 for blood pressure?
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr. Kalpesh Kavar, MD.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

Coenzyme Q 10 plays a fundamental role in the mitochondria, the parts of the cell that produce energy from glucose and fatty acids. It is generally used in addition to, rather than instead of, standard therapies.

Coenzyme Q 10 is generally well safe medication and rather helps in reducing blood pressure.

So increase in blood pressure should not be because of CoQ10, but still to confirm - you can try discontinue for some days and check if blood pressure comes to normal.

I hope this helps you. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided.
Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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Is It Safe To Take CoQ10 For High BP?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr. Kalpesh Kavar, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query Coenzyme Q 10 plays a fundamental role in the mitochondria, the parts of the cell that produce energy from glucose and fatty acids. It is generally used in addition to, rather than instead of, standard therapies. Coenzyme Q 10 is generally well safe medication and rather helps in reducing blood pressure. So increase in blood pressure should not be because of CoQ10, but still to confirm - you can try discontinue for some days and check if blood pressure comes to normal. I hope this helps you. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) Take Care.