2007-02-05 02:36:11 · 4 answers · asked by birdwings_65 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
yes and it can lower ur heart rate, abitlity to think and/ or capability to function so i wouldnt recomend them
2007-02-08 14:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by keely h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite a while ago, before more modern drugs, minor tranquilizers were used to lower blood pressure. However, they are not very effective, thus are no longer used for that purpose. Small amounts of alcohol also lower blood presure (2 drinks), but long-term or heavy use of alcohol actually raises blood pressure.
There is a hallucinogenic plant from South America, called Rauwolfia Serpentina. This is very effective at knocking BP down, but the side effects are severe--extreme antihistamine "dry mouth", nightmares, depression, and even suicide. It is not produced or prescribed any more.
2007-02-05 03:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from all the regular no-nos during pregnancy. But if you have high blood pressure its not guaranteed to drop your bp. I developed high bp with my son and was put on methaldopa. It is very safe to use during pregnancy. I used it through my entire 2 other pregnancies and currently am taking it now on a regular basis. You really need to lower your bp. I'm not saying you will but if the doc says you need meds and you refuse you put yourself and your baby at risk.High bp during pregnancy isn't good. If it gets too high, and it can jump in a second, then you and your baby are in danger. Preeclampsia is quite possibly what you have now and the doctors will watch you very carefully. My doctors did a Nonstress test and a u/s every week for the rest of my pregnancy when i developed it. They watched me like hawks, just like im sure yours will too. If they prescribe meds, take them. They won't hurt your baby. The doctors won't write a prescription that will hurt your baby. Taking them will help you to do all you can to get your baby here safely and healthy.
2016-03-29 05:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can. all drugs have more than 1 effect on the body.
usually only 1 is the goal. and the other are side-effects.
morphine is an example of a sedative that lowers bloodpressure.
2007-02-05 02:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by mrzwink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋