Medications Linked to High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure and Drug Safety

To make sure your medication for high blood pressure is working effectively, avoid certain other drugs because:

• Some medicines can make blood pressure rise. If you have high blood pressure to begin with, it can rise to dangerous levels.
• Some medications may interact with your blood pressure medicine. This can prevent either drug from working properly.

Here are common types of drugs that can make your high blood pressure worse.