Thursday, January 20, 2011

Safe flu and cold relief for the high blood pressure sufferer

Flu and cold relief often comes in the form of medicines that are not conducive to use for the high blood pressure sufferer. Read the following to get an idea of what to avoid and what to possibly use if you suffer from high blood pressure and have a flu or cold.

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High Blood Pressure Safe Cold and Flu Relief
There are many people these days that have issues with blood pressure. During the flu and cold season there are many people who get sick and want over-the-counter relief to help them through the tough times
Decongestants

Many decongestants work by narrowing the blood vessels in the nose. These will also sometimes have an effect on other blood vessels in the body. Since a hypertensive is increased pressure on the blood vessels already this narrowing of the vessels can take a dangerous situation and make it worse. The answer to this problem is fairly simple. Only take cold medication that clearly state that they are approved for use with high blood pressure.
NSAID Pain Relievers

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a common means of combating the common cold and flu. Unfortunately this form of pain relief can also conflict with many forms of high blood pressure medications as well as
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