2006-12-07 23:00:44 · 8 answers · asked by daretapp 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I'm really not sure what products would be best for you. My mom has HBP and she tried Coricidin HPB in the past and it make her feel very sick.
I don't have HPB, but I don't like taking any sort of a drug unless absolutely necessary. I had a cold last week and made it through with mentholatum under my nose, vics on my chest and the new Cepacol sore throat coating lozenges in lime.
I would also recommend taking a lot of showers (helps break up mucous) and soup.
2006-12-07 23:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by dino00digger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 20:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person is taking high blood pressure medicine they must be careful of OTC cold medicine because there is a chance of interaction. Some of the ingredients in the cold medicine may raise blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure read labels and/or talk to your pharmicist or doctor.
2016-03-13 04:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold medicines can have a variety of ingredients. The one you need to avoid is pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, that can elevate you blood pressure among other things.
You can actually treat you cold symptoms without using combination medicines:
Fever and aches: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen (Advil)
Cough: Cough drops, guaifenesin (expectorant), dextromethorphan (cough suppressant)
Runny nose: Antihistamine (careful older one like Bendryl can make you pretty sleepy)
Sore throat: Lozenges, sprays and gargles (salt water for example) can help.
Things that don't help. Vitamin C: If you take it you will begin to feel better in 48 hours; if you don't it will take 2 days. Echinacea: despite some early data suggesting it my short the duration, more careful studies have not show this. Also it can have significant side effects. Zinc: see echinacea. Homeopathic remedies; by definition homeopathic remedies are sterile water.
2006-12-07 23:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should read "The Blood Pressure Solution" (also available in electronic format, watch the video presentation here: http://www.fixbloodpressure.com ) It's a very comprehensive step-by-step book that walks you through the natural remedies of high blood pressure. It provides you with a lot of information on what foods to eat, how you can acquire and prepare these foods, how you can change your lifestyle for the better, how to eliminate the toxins from your body, how to reduce stress, how you can check your blood pressure level the correct way etc.
The book is amazing in that it not only lowers your blood pressure without the help of medications; it also aids you in having a life that is healthy, happier, and less stressful. This book chanced my life.
2014-07-19 07:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strong ginger tea, 4 slices per cup, boiled 10 minutes with lots of cream and sugar. Won't cure the cold, but it will make you feel better.
2006-12-07 23:09:13 · answer #6 · answered by Irritable 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always ask your pharmacist. Let him/her know of your high blood pressure.
2006-12-08 00:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by nancymomkids 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl or Zyrtec. I have high bp and am on Toprol for it and I take both.
2006-12-08 07:19:12 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any without phenylepineprine or pseudoephedrine.
2006-12-08 02:32:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋