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Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure
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Pain medications
Cold medicines (decongestants)
Antidepressants
Hormonal birth control
Caffeine
Herbal supplements
Biological therapies
Immunosuppressants
Stimulants
A caution on illegal drugs
Immunosuppressants
These drugs are given to nearly everyone who's had an organ transplant. Some immunosuppressants can raise your blood pressure, possibly because of the ways immunosuppressants can affect your kidneys. Examples of immunosuppressants that can increase your blood pressure include:
- Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf)
- Tacrolimus (Astagraf XL, Prograf, Envarsus XR)
Have your blood pressure checked regularly. If your blood pressure increases or isn't well controlled, ask your doctor about alternatives to these medications. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes or additional medications to control your high blood pressure.
