7.Medication Might Bring It On
Cold and flu medicines with decongestants are one of several classes of medication that can raise blood pressure. Others include NSAID pain relievers, steroids, diet pills, birth control pills, and some antidepressants. If you have high blood pressure, ask your doctor if any drugs or supplements you’re taking could affect your readings.
8.Your Stress Can Cause It
You may have a high reading only in the doctor’s office. This is probably due to nerves. You might have one only every now and then. This could mean you’re more likely to get high blood pressure later. For a more accurate reading, take your blood pressure at home, chart the results, and share them with your doctor. Bring your home monitor in so the doctor can check the device and your technique.
