Question 1

can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) if i have high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can, given that you take Mucinex (guaifenesin) for a short period of time and monitor your BP periodically.

Question 2

can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) with my high blood pressure medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should not be a problem.

Question 3

hi, i just want to be sure that i can take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm max since i have high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is okay to take Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm for few days, if symptoms persist may need other intervention. It should not raise your blood pressure.

Question 4

can you take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm for high blood pressure patients?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Mucinex (guaifenesin) DM contains Dextromethorphan a cough suppressant and Guaifenesin an expectorant. The combo is used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by common colds, bronchitis, sinus infections. Should not elevate blood pressure. 
Avoid decongestants; names like pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline which can increase blood pressure

Question 5

can i take dayquil after taking a mucinex (guaifenesin) dm this morning.  i also take daily metoprolol for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Active ingredients in dayquil include:
acetaminophen 325 mg 
dextromethorphan hbr 10 mg
phenylephrine hcl 5 mg
fd&c red no. 40, fd&c yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide

mucinex dm has:  
dextromethorphan hbr 30 mg
guaifenesin 600 mg.

40 mg total of dm shouldn't be too much, but caution with phenylep.

Question 6

can you take sudafed pe sinus or mucinex sinus max if you have high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

: Pseudoephedrine in Sudafed can increase blood pressure. Mucinex sinus max does not

Question 7

natural treatment for weakness and congestion due to cold in elderly person. also, is mucinex (guaifenesin) safe for high blood pressure.?

Accepted Answer

Mucinex (guaifenesin) safe: One must first be certain the "congestion" is not due to something serious such as congestive heart failure or pneumonia.  If it's not, then oral fluids, especially hot liquids, humidifier or hot, steamy shower, and citrus fruits can help.  Make sure blood pressure is kept below 130mm systolic; avoid salt; rest and tylenol (acetaminophen) can help.

Question 8

what can i take for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: There are lots of medications for hypertension. Your doctor can choose the best for you.

Question 9

if you have high blood pressure what do you take?

Accepted Answer

Different meds: After a trial of lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) there are many classes of anti hypertensives to use. Often first line is a diuretic which has proven to be very successful in preventing mortality and morbidity from htn. But beta blockers, ace inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and others are used with great results.

Question 10

can i take nebilet or nabila for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Nebilet is Bystolic (nebivolol): Nebilet is a beta blocker medication from the uk it is known in the us as bystolic (nebivolol).  I couldn't find a medication called nabila. Could you have spelled that wrong?

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