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Are narcotic analgesics (eg, morphine, oxycotin) known to cause a spike in b/p?

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Dr. Ernesto Pretto jr. answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No: Hypertension is not one of the known side effects of narcotics.

Answered 8/23/2013

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride): Can cause an increase in heart rate with may result in an elevated bp.

Answered 3/5/2013

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