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I just found out that someone had been putting meth in my e-cigarette when I was smoking them. They just passed of congestive heart failure. I have been having high blood pressure since around that time and seems like I stay congested. Could this be the reason?
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Yes, smoking methamphetamine , nicotine both may elevate blood pressure, palpitations,rapid progress atherosclerosis and lead to stroke or myocardial infarction etc. Please stop it having problems to face it you may can consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Does Smoking Methamphetamine Cause Elevated BP?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, smoking methamphetamine , nicotine both may elevate blood pressure, palpitations,rapid progress atherosclerosis and lead to stroke or myocardial infarction etc. Please stop it having problems to face it you may can consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.