In most cases, hypertension is called Essential or primary character. This means that the cause of hypertension in this case can not be identified.
Secondary hypertension occurs due to certain reasons. And among one of the causes of high blood pressure - medication, who are appointed for one reason or another.
Among the drugs that can cause high blood pressure:
Some antidepressants,
Some drugs used for colds,
Some oral contraceptives,
Nasal sprays, applied at a cold,
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
Drugs that increase the appetite,
Corticosteroids,
Cocaine,
Amphetamines,
Cyclosporine - a drug that is prescribed to patients who have had a transplant donor organ.
Erythropoietin - a biologically active substance that is prescribed to stimulate hematopoiesis.
Some aerosol drugs to treat asthma.
In addition, it should be noted that some medications to treat high blood pressure sharp cancellation may cause "rebound effect", ie a sudden increase in blood pressure. Therefore we can not drastically interrupt the reception of these drugs. In any case, consult on this matter with your doctor.
What to do if the drug you are taking, raises blood pressure? First of all, consult your doctor. Perhaps, the drug can be replaced by another, devoid of this side effect, or reduce the dose to reduce its effect on blood pressure.
