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Dec 09, 2011, 10:43 AM
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Hello to all. I have been working over 40hrs lately, about 50, and my blood pressure has gone up. I even wake with a headache. Last night it was 180/80. I get these sick headaches , and I know its my pressure. I'm able to take it at work. So, I was wondering if any of the meds I'm taking can cause it? Any helpers? Thank-you, meds below,
KJ
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Dec 09, 2011, 10:59 AM
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Psych meds usually decrease blood pressure because of the sedation.
I always ran really low until I was put on Concerta, and now it's normal. The new med I am taking for RLS lowers BP too, so I will run low again. Get some blood pressure medicine because high blood pressure can be dangerous.
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Dec 09, 2011, 02:34 PM
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I would ask your pharmacist asap. I also have high bp and it can be very dangerous left untreated as Sunangel already said.
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Dec 10, 2011, 01:35 AM
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Agree with SunAngel- 180/80 is pretty high. If the top goes over 200, get yourself to a hospital. Def worth a call to your doc. Also if you're using a wrist cuff try the other hand and make everything is lined up correctly, the margin of error is pretty large if not used exactly right.
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