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A 93-year-old female asked:
Does vicodin raise my blood pressure?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
No, it can rather lower blood pressure. Pain and discomfort can definitely raise blood pressure otherwise.
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Reviewed Aug 28, 2021
Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 19 years experience
If anything, Vicodin has the side effect of decreasing blood pressure, not increasing. Dizziness would be something to watch for as something that might be an indication of a drop in blood pressure, although the drug can also cause dizziness without affecting blood pressure as well. Either way, if a person has difficulty tolerating the medication, she should let her doctor know.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Sep 08, 2021
Last updated Sep 8, 2021
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