Posted by Larry Hoover on March 14, 2007, at 8:22:22
In reply to Why Do Benzos Elevate My Blood Pressure?, posted by Pluto on March 14, 2007, at 0:24:17
> Hi
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> My blood pressure readings are constantly high while on benzodiazepines. I take Xanax 1.5mg plus Cozaar (Losartan)50mg still my BP is 150/100. Do benzos cause hypertension? Or would it be a start-up side effect of benzos which would resolve over time if I continue taking them? (I take Xanax occassionally)
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> Cheers to all
> PLSXanax is reportedly associated with increased likelihood of hypotension, so your reaction would fall into the category of a paradoxical reaction.
The only way to clear the air, here, is to do a challenge/rechallenge experiment. Get a baseline BP, take the drug, take a BP reading at peak plasma concentration.....etc. The problem is that some people get elevated blood pressure from the act of having their BP taken, so-called "white coat hypertension".
<shrug>
Lar
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