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Have Been Taking Allegra Daily And BP Has Risen. Is This A Problem?

Posted on Thu, 3 Oct 2013

Question: I have been taking allegra D 24 hr daily and my blood pressure has risen. Is this a problem?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can cause increase in blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Allegra D contains a drug called pseudoephidrine which is known to cause palpitations and hypertension. However the increase in heart rate and blood pressure is not usually alarming enough to stop Allegra D.

Could you please get back to me with the following answers

1. Are you a hypertensive? If yes what medications are you on?
2. What was the blood pressure reading after taking Allegra D?
3. Why was Allegra D prescribed to you?

Please get back to me
I am awaiting your reply

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

blood pressure reading 137/80
Was taking Lisinopril 20mg and pressure was normal
When the blood pressure was 137 it was switched to Amilodipine (7 days ago)
I asked for Allegra D.

I play two hours of Tennis daily and walk 6 miles daily

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Since you are already a hypertensive a blood pressure reading of 137/80 needs further correction however it is not of immediate concern as upto 140/90 mmhg is considered normal . I would recommend you to do the following lifestyle modification

1. Follow a low salt diet
2. Brisk walking for atleast 30 min a day for 6 days a week
3.. Avoid eating oily and fried food items
4. Continue taking amlodipine, it is a good long acting drug for hypertension

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T