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How Safe Is Taking Zantac For High BP?
I have high blood pressure and have noticed that since I stared taking Zantac on a regular basis my BP is getting worse I also get palpitations but had them before taking this medication can my increased bp be due to zantac I have been exercising for a couple weeks and have change my diet as well
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that this drug does not lead to these adverse effects or blood pressure fluctuations.
For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests in order to investigate other possible causes that may trigger this clinical situation:
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance
- complete blood count for anemia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Regarding your concern, I would explain that this drug does not lead to these adverse effects or blood pressure fluctuations.
For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests in order to investigate other possible causes that may trigger this clinical situation:
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance
- complete blood count for anemia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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