Ask GoodHealth.com Is cold medicine bad for your blood pressure?
by David Ramirez, MD

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Decongestants contained in over-the-counter or prescription cold medicines may elevate blood pressure. People with heart disease or high blood pressure should not use any cold medicine preparations which contain decongestants without the approval of their physician.


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Is cold medicine bad for your blood pressure?

     

By David Ramirez, MD

Internal Medicine

UTMB-Austin



Dr. Ramirez is a credentialed physician with the Seton Family of Hospitals.

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