Answers to questions: which medications do not affect blood pressure?

Many patients suffering from high or low blood pressure, when it is necessary to take other medications, often wonder: will they affect blood pressure? Which medications do not affect blood pressure?

Drugs that do not change blood pressure in any way must have the following properties:

• do not affect the central nervous system, do not have a hypnotic effect;
• do not have a vasodilating or vasoconstricting effect;
• not have antispasmodic properties.

Of the many medications, antibacterial and antifungal agents, antiseptics, enzyme preparations, vitamins and their analogues, choleretic and laxative agents, adsorbents, some analgesics, expectorants and all external agents have no effect on blood pressure.

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Does Phenibut increase blood pressure?

Phenibut is a nootropic drug indicated for neuroses, psychopathic states, insomnia and anxious depressions. It is a tranquilizer that reduces nervous tension, anxiety, phobias, improves sleep, and potentiates the effect of sleeping pills and neuroleptics. The action and pharmacological properties of Phenibut are not aimed at either increasing or decreasing blood pressure. At the same time, side effects of Phenibut often include unmotivated surges and fluctuations in blood pressure, which disappear after discontinuing the drug.

If you notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor. Most likely, he will cancel the drug and prescribe you another one that is more suitable for your case.

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Does Riboxin increase blood pressure?

Riboxin is an antiarrhythmic drug that stimulates oxidation and reduction processes, improves metabolism and supplies tissues with energy and oxygen. Riboxin stimulates metabolic processes in the myocardium, improves coronary blood flow, reducing ischemic and necrotic areas in the cardiac muscle tissue. It is somewhat anabolic.

The drug is used for heart rhythm disorders, ischemia, infarction, coronary circulatory failure, cardiomyopathy, as well as for dystrophy of the heart muscle due to excessive physical exertion or long-term illness.

Riboxin does not affect blood pressure in any way: it does not increase or decrease it, so using the drug to stabilize pressure is inappropriate.

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Does Mexidol increase blood pressure?

Mexidol is an antioxidant drug that inhibits the action of free radicals, protecting blood vessels, especially in a state of hypoxia or stress. Mexidol strengthens the body and makes it invulnerable to the effects of damaging agents, such as shock, impaired nutrition and tissue supply, cerebral blood flow disorders, damage by toxins, including alcohol, etc.

The drug has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes and blood circulation in the brain, facilitates blood flow through the capillary network, reduces cholesterol levels, restores normal sleep and improves brain activity.

There is no information about whether Mexidol increases blood pressure. Experts claim that this drug cannot affect blood pressure, either in one direction or the other. Meanwhile, reliable data that the pharmacodynamic properties of Mexidol can affect blood pressure indicators have not been obtained.

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Does Picamilon increase blood pressure?

Picamilon is a nootropic drug that has the properties of a tranquilizer, psychostimulant, antiplatelet agent and antioxidant. During a course of therapy with Picamilon, physical and brain activity increases, memory processes improve, sleep improves, and feelings of fear and anxiety are relieved.

Picamilon is indicated for depressive syndrome, asthenia, in the treatment of alcohol addiction, as well as to accelerate recovery after prolonged exercise or before such exercise.

The drug stabilizes tissue metabolism, improves cerebral circulation, reduces the resistance of brain vessels, and facilitates capillary blood flow.

There is no proven evidence that Picamilon can in any way affect blood pressure.

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Does Detralex increase blood pressure?

Detralex is a venotonic and venoprotective drug. It is usually used to alleviate the condition of varicose veins: with a feeling of "heavy legs", pain and fatigue of the lower extremities. Detralex eliminates blood stagnation in the veins, reduces the permeability of the capillary wall, improves venous hemodynamics.

The drug is taken in the amount of 2 tablets per day - this is the optimal dosage of Detralex for normalizing the condition of venous vessels.

Does Detralex affect blood pressure in any way? No, Detralex does not increase or decrease blood pressure: the therapeutic activity of the drug is aimed at increasing venous tone, accelerating venous emptying and reducing venous distensibility.

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Does Betaserc increase blood pressure?

Betaserk is a histamine drug with the active component betahistine. Betaserk is used to eliminate and relieve symptoms of vestibular vertigo and Meniere's syndrome:

• dizziness;
• decreased hearing function;
• tinnitus.

Betaserc does not have a direct effect on blood pressure. The purpose of the drug is to improve blood circulation in the vessels in areas responsible for the function of the vestibular apparatus, as well as to facilitate central vestibular compensation.

In case of drug overdose, no changes in blood pressure readings were observed.

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Does Nootropil increase blood pressure?

Nootropil is a nootropic drug. It enhances the processes of energy exchange of cells in the brain, ensures memory consolidation, and alleviates the signs of hypoxia. Thanks to Nootropil, you can significantly increase the effectiveness of learning, improve the integrative capacity of the brain. The drug is taken 1-2 capsules up to 4 times a day in case of deterioration of the memorization process, asthenic syndrome, motor disorders, as well as in case of brain injuries, hemorrhages, sclerosis of the cerebral vessels, and chronic alcoholism.

Nootropil does not increase or decrease blood pressure. In addition, the drug does not have a stimulating or exciting effect, and does not affect the function of the autonomic nervous system.

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Does Tanakan increase blood pressure?

Tanakan is an angioprotective herbal remedy (protecting blood vessels). Improves cellular metabolism, blood quality and capillary circulation, thereby improving blood supply to the brain and, accordingly, its activity. Reduces peripheral and central edema.

Tanakan is used to treat attention and memory disorders, sleep disorders, and decreased mental abilities. The drug is prescribed for circulatory disorders in distal vessels and asthenic conditions.

Tanakan does not affect blood pressure readings.

Does aspirin raise or lower blood pressure?

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a well-known antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent, which also effectively thins the blood.

The ability of acetylsalicylic acid to lower intracranial pressure during migraines and headaches is explained by the ability of the drug to thin the blood. Aspirin does not affect blood pressure readings.

Aspirin is not recommended for use in cases of high blood pressure due to the risk of bleeding due to decreased platelet aggregation.

People who have problems with blood pressure should carefully study the instructions for any drug before using it. A consultation with the attending physician is also recommended - the specialist will assess the patient's condition, taking into account all existing diseases, and then prescribe the most suitable drug. A qualified doctor will be able to explain in detail and competently which drugs do not affect blood pressure: this will help to avoid further exacerbation of the disease and reduce the risk of blood pressure fluctuations.

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