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Does aspartame cause high blood pressure
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Not "cause": In reality we do not KNOW the true cause of high blood pressure. We do know many things that will drive it up in a predisposed individual. Considering... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Increase BP: "Nicotine, found in traditional and electronic cigarettes, has proven to constrict blood vessels, temporarily raise blood pressure and heart rate, and... Read More
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 57 years experience
All cigs increase BP for say 20 min so if you smoke a pack a day (20 cigs) you will have HBP TILL you go to sleep. Not much data on vaping. Don’t bet... Read More
Answered May 21, 2021
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Dr. Christian Assadanswered
Cardiology 14 years experience
Different causes: Many factors contribute to this:
Diet. Sodium causes water retention therefore increased BP
Age and calcification of vessels, less compliant
Stimulan... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. James Chapmananswered
Cardiology 41 years experience
Genetics: 95% of all hypertension is genetically determined, with no reversibile cause. Less commonly, an adrenal tumor, call pheochromocytoma can cause high b... Read More
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Dr. Venkata Chilakapatianswered
Cardiology 23 years experience
Gnc vita pack: Not known. No adequate data on its effect on bp.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Patrick Kohlitzanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Yes: Absolutely! there are multiple medicines that can raise blood pressure. Generally any medicine that has stimulant properties can cause your BP to go... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Yes it can: Common side effects are: dizziness, constipation, or dry mouth. However, it is a possibility that Phenergan (promethazine) can cause a of blood pressu... Read More
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Yes: High blood pressure occurs in 8% of patients on femara (letrozole).
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Celexa (citalopram): Rare, at higher daily doses above 40mg. More commonly there is lowering of blood pressure.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Unlikely: Local corticosteroids are acetylated and therefore are unlikely to give an significant systemic issues that are another but very temporary.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Not reported: Black cohosh has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. One listed potential complication may be low blood pressure.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Not usually: I think that high blood pressure would be a very rare side effect of Prilosec as many patients with known hypertension take it without aggravating the... Read More
4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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