Doctors warn: taking painkillers by elderly people with hypertension can cause a heart attack or stroke.
Doctors Elena Malysheva and German Gandelman pointed out during the filming of the program “Live Healthy!” the danger of painkillers for hypertensive patients. We are talking about the most affordable analgesics from the pharmacy non-prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that people with high blood pressure use to relieve pain due to joint problems.
According to cardiologist Gandelman, taking such painkillers is a factor in uncontrolled blood pressure increase.
“For example, you were prescribed blood pressure pills that dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. But you take a painkiller that constricts blood vessels. As a result, blood pressure rises again. And this is the reason why blood pressure rises uncontrollably,” the specialist warned.
Doctors emphasized that if elderly people with hypertension and sore joints take over-the-counter analgesics for 3-5 days in a row, these painkillers can cause heart attacks and strokes. You can’t take painkillers constantly and for a long time – such pills are taken only once (in the acute phase) and infrequently, experts stated. In addition, you should discuss with your doctor the choice of a drug that does not have the effect of increasing blood pressure. Such a drug exists, and it should be recommended strictly by a health worker, along with clarification of the dosage.
As for problems with joints, in their case it is necessary to first undergo an MRI, and then begin professional treatment, avoiding self-medication.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about ways to normalize blood pressure without using drugs.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
German Gandelman Health cardiologist and TV presenter, co-host of the program “Live Healthy!”