high blood pressure and ibuprofen?

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One Response to “high blood pressure and ibuprofen?”

  1. nurseforglass Says:

    Lovell

    Ibuprofen can elevate blood pressure and contribute to water retention,
    she should be able to get free blood pressure checks somewhere in her community to track any affects it has on her BP, keep a log.

    Also it is important to note how this and other anti inflammatory drugs
    used to treat arthritis in the elderly cause gastric bleeding. It is sometimes very serious requiring transfusions.