Can I take birth control pills while taking high blood pressure medication?!
Question: Can I take birth control pills while taking high blood pressure medication!?
I'm 24 years old and currently taking Benicar HCT for my high blood pressure!. I used to take Estrostep Fe about 4 years ago, but switched to the Depo Provera shot because the Estrostep raised my blood pressure (I wasn't taking any bp meds then)!. I stopped taking the shot after a year of receiving them because the side effects were unbearable!. So, now that I'm taking meds to control my bp, would my doctor think it's safe to start the pill again!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Progesterone is a hormone that can affect blood pressure!. The mechanism by which this occurs is complicated, but involves both hormone cascades and direct effect on small blood vessels!. Because of these effects, it is possible that taking birth control pills can cause your blood pressure to rise!. This increase in blood pressure can range from very mild to potentially serious, and may sometimes warrant discontinuing the birth control!.
This is something to discuss with your treating physician!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This is something to discuss with your treating physician!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Nope, I have yet to see a doctor that will prescribe bc to someone that has high blood pressure, especially if you have to take meds to control it!. BC raises blood pressure and if something was to happen to you the doctor could be held reliable!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ask the doctor!. It may not be safe, but only the doc can say!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to talk to your doctorWww@Answer-Health@Com