I just discovered I have high blood pressure all of a sudden. My doctor put me on bp meds and in the past 2 weeks it has come down to normal. I want to take Baclofen (ordered it online but sitting on my counter) but I know this will cause a decrease in blood pressure. This would most likely something Id have to do on my own . 2 blood pressure lowering meds at once. Anyone been in this situation/experiences ?
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Hi Cos! Welcome. Backofen raised my blood pressurs.
l. Have been on hypertensives since I was a twenty year old and fit.
Monitor it with a cuff daily. Don't assume baclofen will lower your bp-it raised mine and I did not want to risk a stroke for sobriety-chose to pursue a few alt paths. With varying success. -
Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Same here. I have to watch it. I had to stop my bp meds all together. Then later, went to a half dose. Now I am back to a full dose.
Don't expect your doctor to know or even be able to help.
Bruun is right. You need to get an ok home system. Omron is ok if you are in the states. You can get those at a Walgreens maybe CVS.
Check it everyday. If you use a computer, set a reminder to do it. Just track it. I am at a full dose and coming in at 110/70. I don't want to go to a half dose as I will probably be too high again.Comment
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
But booze does really ugly things to blood pressure, too. Right?Comment
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Yes, it tends to raise it. I am sure the drinking wasn't helping at all. It runs in my family but alcohol makes things worse.Comment
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Yes booze raises pressure. For many but not most. If you have borderline or high bp, you should be careful and know you. Numbers.Comment
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Thanks guys , Baclofen could have raised your bp cause you came off of alcohol maybe ? or maybe not. I guess im going to have to get a bp monitoring thing that works. I just wish I could have a doctor to help me through this and monitor me once a day. Wouldnt that be nice ?Comment
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Just totally sucks that I have to do this on my own. makes me mad and sad .
I even mentioned it to my doctor and he just skipped it....and moved on ?Comment
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Hi Cos,
Yes, it sucks we're alone in this and the one thing you can count on is the community here, whether in meds or in the general forum. People are pretty cool, usually non-judgemental and kind, supportive, caring.
I've gone off alcohol many times in the last two years, and my BP falls after a couple of days. It never falls all the way to normal though, but I've had bp problems since I was a teen so they say its genetic.
People without BP problems usually don't have BP issues, or maybe they don't monitor their BP and sometimes don't realize they have issues. I know many who do monitor their BP just in case and it stays the same or lowers on baclofen. You are going to be unique in this as in other ways, so just keep your eye on it.
Don't be disappointed if you can't get clean using baclofen, although many people here have succeeded, there seems to be alot of disillusioned folks who tried and failed for various reasons. My reason was BP went sky high. Not getting sober on baclofen tends to be the most contentious topic in the forums, this discussion of why people fail to get sober on it.
Just know that everyone's experience is different, and no one can tell you what is right for you. They can definitely tell you what worked for them however.
Best wishes...Comment
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Baclofen And Blood Pressure Meds
Also, if you don't have a regular doc to help you with high BP, some of us can point you in some right directions.
I have it and can tell you what you could try and such. I am not prescribing anything, just a thought.Comment
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