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Take the safest medicine. Unless your doctor has told you it's OK, do not use over-the-counter ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, or ketoprofen for pain relief. Instead, use a painkiller...
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is often recommended for pain relief in people with high blood pressure because most other options can raise blood pressure. A 2022 study suggests acetaminophen might sometimes have a similar effect.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has long recommended acetaminophen (Tylenol) as a safe alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve).
For people with high blood pressure, Tylenol (acetaminophen) has been considered the safest over-the-counter pain medication. It’s still a safe choice, but emerging evidence shows it may affect blood pressure.
Your doctor may be able to recommend alternatives, such as using acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen. Blood Pressure and Cough and Cold Medications. Many cough and cold medications contain...
A survey commissioned by the American Heart Association reported in November 2021 that “39% of US adults with high blood pressure report acetaminophen is the over-the-counter medication they take most often for pain,” and that “only 21% of US adults know that acetaminophen does not raise blood pressure, and those with high blood pressure ...
39% of U.S. adults with high blood pressure report acetaminophen is the over-the-counter medication they take most often for pain. Only 10% of U.S. adults with HBP self-measure their BP multiple times a day and only 14% do so at least once a day.