Friday, July 29, 2011

Ask Dr KK: Can paracetamol increase blood pressure?

Some studies have shown an increase in blood pressure with paracetamol. acetaminophen.

In one two-week randomized crossover trial, paracetamol 1 g three times daily increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure from 122 to 125 mmHg systolic and from 73 to 75 mmHg diastolic. [Circulation 2010; 122:1789]. But most other studies have not confirmed the same.

In therapeutic doses its safe for hypertensive patients to take paracetamol.

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