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What OTC Cold Medicine Can Be Taken While On Blood Pressure Medication?

if my husband has had a mild stroke and is on two blood pressure medicines he seems like he is trying to get a cold, what is the best over the counter cold medicine he should take?
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your husband is having common cold problem as per history. As he is having hypertension Benadryl like Phenylephrine drug is better to avoid. Levocetrizine can be prescribed safely. I suggest you to consult physician for examination.

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What OTC Cold Medicine Can Be Taken While On Blood Pressure Medication?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your husband is having common cold problem as per history. As he is having hypertension Benadryl like Phenylephrine drug is better to avoid. Levocetrizine can be prescribed safely. I suggest you to consult physician for examination. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.