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What Causes Increase In BP After Taking Potassium Cl And Multi-vitamin?

I HAVE A-FIB. MY BLOOD PRESSURE HAS BEEN RUNNING UP FOR THE PAST 2 DAYS LIKE 202 OVER 101.I AM NOT IN A-FIB. I HAVE BEEN ON POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ ER TABLETS FOR ABOUT 2YEARS. I STARTED TAKING A MULTI-VITAMIN. COULD EITHER ONE OF THESE CAUSE MY BLOOD PRESSURE TO RUN UP ?/
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hi,

Usually potassium supplements and multivitamins don't lead to increased blood pressure.
You should look for another reason, such as weather changes, salt abuse, stress etc.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,
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What Causes Increase In BP After Taking Potassium Cl And Multi-vitamin?

Hi, Usually potassium supplements and multivitamins don t lead to increased blood pressure. You should look for another reason, such as weather changes, salt abuse, stress etc. Hope I could help you Wishing you good health In case of further questions don t hesitate to ask Regards,