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Can i take nitric oxide with high blood pressure medicines?

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Drops bp further.: It is very possible that any supplement that acts on Nitric Oxide may further decrease your blood pressure and cause symptoms of lightheadedness and dizziness.

Answered 9/21/2014

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Of course, NO is a: vasodilator of smooth muscles, the type of muscle cells in the walls of all veins & arteries, including the arterioles, the smallest arteries just prior to all capillaries, body wide. Arterioles, under brain (+ local feedback) control determine BP (in combination with cardiac output), 24/7, called TPR vs. CO in medical jargon, both controlled by brain/emotions 24/7 via autonomic nervous system

Answered 10/8/2014

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