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Can Energy Drink Usage Cause High BP?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: I am taking Lisiniprol for high blood pressure. Today I had an energy drink and have 140/93 blood pressure. It has been in normal range every other day. Is the higher blood pressure due to energy drink?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
very likely the cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that the increase in blood pressure is related to the use of the energy drinks.

Different energy drinks contain varied components but many contain a high amount of caffeine which can cause increases in both heart rate and blood pressure.

In addition to the caffeine, it is possible that there are other ingredients that can cause this response as well.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Can Energy Drink Usage Cause High BP?

Brief Answer: very likely the cause Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that the increase in blood pressure is related to the use of the energy drinks. Different energy drinks contain varied components but many contain a high amount of caffeine which can cause increases in both heart rate and blood pressure. In addition to the caffeine, it is possible that there are other ingredients that can cause this response as well. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions