Hi,
No, commonly being used drug for treatment of
high BP is known to cause increase in
seizure activity. However, some anti-hypertensive medicines like ACE inhibitors, beta blockers as well as
angiotensin ll receptor blockers are rather known to have somewhat beneficial effect by decreasing the seizure activity in some cases, particularly post
head injury cases who are taking one or more of these groups for high BP.
Therefore, if there is, any increase in seizure activity, then other reason for this should be investigated for and not the medicine itself. Also, you may discuss this with your doctor, to replace this drug with some other drug, if possible and observe the results for any change in frequency of seizure activity.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician