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Been sick with a cold for a week. starting to get better, but blood pressure went up to 150/100 for several hours the day for s few days now. bp typically close to 120/80 or slightly above. no fever and heart rate normal. id this typical of illness?

Q: been sick with a cold for a week. starting to get better, but blood pressure went up to 150/100 for several hours the day for s few days now. bp typically close to 120/80 or slightly above. no fever and heart rate normal. id this typical of illness?

: Read the warnings on any cold meds you have beeb taking. Many will increase BP.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Read the warnings on any cold meds you have beeb taking. Many will increase BP.

Answered 3/5/2023

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A member asked:

Been sick with a cold for a week. starting to get better, but blood pressure went up to 150/100 for several hours the day for s few days now. bp typically close to 120/80 or slightly above. no fever and heart rate normal. id this typical of illness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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