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What Causes Nose Bleeding While On BP Medication?

My nose started bleeding while I was using the restroom. I was going number 2 and didn t have to strain. I take j e blood pressure medication, metformin and lipitor. I also have been trying to loose weight by taking Apple cider vinegar , 2tsp with half of a lemon 2 times a day. I have been doing this for 2 months. I went to the hospital and my blood pressure was 120/70
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
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dear antihypertensive drugs may be won't cause nose bleeding.some times during bowel movements excessive straining may cause nose elevation of blood pressure may aggravate symptoms but rare. but in your case may be there is other possibilities for nose bleed like rhinitis,polyps etc. please consult ENT surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.

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What Causes Nose Bleeding While On BP Medication?

hello thank you for trusting HCM dear antihypertensive drugs may be won t cause nose bleeding.some times during bowel movements excessive straining may cause nose elevation of blood pressure may aggravate symptoms but rare. but in your case may be there is other possibilities for nose bleed like rhinitis,polyps etc. please consult ENT surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. take care