🚨 PAINKILLERS THAT RAISE BLOOD PRESSURE NSAIDs & Hypertension — The Silent Saboteur 💊🩺❗ @yazid — Can we give NSAIDs to patients with hypertension? EFFECTS of NSAIDS (e.g ibuprofen, diclofenac, aceclofenac, naproxen): 🔺 Raise BP (often 5–10 mmHg) 💧 Cause salt & water retention 🧠 Reduce effectiveness of BP medicines 🧊 Harm the kidneys 🚨 Trigger sudden BP spikes 🚫 BE EXTRA CAREFUL: Higher risk of NSAID-induced BP rise in: Young patients with secondary hypertension Elderly patients Dehydrated patients Those with kidney disease Heart failure Patients on ACE-I/ARB + diuretic+NSAID 📌 In these groups, BP can rise dramatically and quickly. ✅ SAFER PAIN OPTIONS ✔️ Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) ✔️ Topical agents (gels, creams) ✔️ Rest, hydration, ice/heat ✔️ Treat the root cause ,not just the pain ⚠️ TAKE-HOME & GOLDEN RULE Answer to Yazid’s question ❌ No NSAID is completely safe in hypertension. If an NSAID is absolutely unavoidable: ✔️ Lowest effective dose ✔️ Shortest duration (≤ 3–5 days) ✔️ Prefer naproxen or low-dose celecoxib ✔️ Monitor BP & renal function 🚫 Avoid ACE-I/ARB + diuretic + NSAID 📣 Share this, someone’s BP depends on it. Dr. Beatrice Muthui-Mutua | Saving Lives One Heart At A Time #NSAIDs #HypertensionAwareness #BloodPressure #HeartHealth #DrBeatriceMuthuiMutua - @drbeatricemuthuimutua