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Does naproxen 500mg and cyclobenzaprine 5mg increase blood pressure? doctor prescribed both these medications, and my blood pressure went up suddenly yesterday. is that a side effect?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Naproxen can: Naproxen can raise your BP and should be stopped if it does.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Edison Wong answered

Specializes in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Probably naproxen: Naproxen is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and all nsaids can potentially increase your blood pressure. If you are dehydrated or have hypertension or kidney problems, the risk is much greater.

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A member asked:

Does naproxen 500mg and cyclobenzaprine 5mg increase blood pressure? doctor prescribed both these medications, and my blood pressure went up suddenly yesterday. is that a side effect?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Lovell agreed

Dr. Edison Wong answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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