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I currently take metoprolol for high blood pressure and am coming down with a cold. is there an issue with my taking tylenol (acetaminophen) cold medicine?

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

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Limit decongestants: Tylenol (acetaminophen) Cold has a decongestant in it which may raise your blood pressure. Look for a cold treatment that does not contain a decongestant.

Answered 12/15/2020

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