Blood Pressure

Hi:

For years I have had BP that was around 140 to 160 (systolic), in the doctors office I generally tested at anywhere from 150 to 170s. I eat well, get exercise and it just stays around the same. My doctor works with me and I never have taken BP meds.

I never did say that I take a benadryl tab. every night for years, I have some allergys and it also helps me to sleep. I never thought much about it and in fact never listed it along with the supplements and and meds I take (propafenone and synthroid), never gave it any thoughts that it could cause any problems.

Well, I quit taking benadryl about two months ago because I read that it could increase bP, this last month in taking my BP on my home monitor I have been surprised, I have not had my BP this low day in and day out in many years. It is anywhere from 107 to 130. I have been eating a lot of berries and cherries, lots of veggies from my garden but I have done that before. Is it possible that the Benadryl caused my BP to rise? Or, is something else going on in my body?

Liz

Many websites warn that Benadryl can raise Blood Pressure. Your own experience certainly seems to confirm this.

Sam

Sam:,
I eat good food (a lot that I raise myself) exercise, I could never understand why my BP was as high as it was. I was ignorant about the benadryl, just never though that would cause my BP to be on high side. There should be more warnings about it.

My diastolic number is usually a few points under 60 on my home monitor, I have read that could be a problem,

Liz



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/18/2016 01:35PM by Elizabeth.