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Do long term pain medications have an effect on blood pressure?

Topic - Medication Interactions

Q: Do long term pain medications such a Lyrica and Topamax have an effect on blood pressure? A: Hypertension has been reported as an adverse reaction to Topamax. You may find that your blood pressure is harder to control while you are taking this medication. This does not appear to be a problem with Lyrica.

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Medication: Benicar HCT (Combination)

Topic - Medication: Benicar HCT (Combination)

How Benicar HCT Reduces Blood Pressure Benicar HCT a combination of Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Olmesartan blocks the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) decreases the amount of fluid in your body by increasing the amount of salt...