What can suddenly increase blood pressure?

Some possible causes include caffeine, acute stress or anxiety, certain medications (such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), combinations of medications, recreational drugs, sudden or acute pain, dehydration and white coat effect (fear of being in a hospital or doctor’s clinic).

Which medicine is best for low blood pressure?

The following drugs are sometimes used in treating low blood pressure.

• Fludrocortisone. Fludrocortisone is a medication that seems to help some types of low blood pressure.
• Midodrine. Midodrine activates receptors on the smallest arteries and veins to produce an increase in blood pressure.

What supplements can raise blood pressure?

Vitamin E is another vitamin that can affect blood pressure levels. According to the Drug Safety Site, vitamin E can elevate blood pressure to dangerous levels, especially when first taking the supplement. In addition, vitamin E can increase your risk of bleeding and should not be combined with other blood thinners.

What is the worst medicine for high blood pressure?

Drugs in this class include phenylzine and tranylcypromine. Any of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents also raise blood pressure. The worst offenders are indomethacin, naprosyn, and ibuprofen, especially in large doses.

What are the best blood pressure medications?

The best medication for most people with high blood pressure is usually a diuretic. Other drugs used to lower blood pressure include thiazides, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers and calcium channel antagonists.

Which blood pressure medication has the least side effects?

Diuretics. Diuretics have the lowest side effects of any blood pressure medication and thus are commonly the first course of medicinal attack to get high blood pressure under control. Diuretics are often paired with another prescription blood pressure medication to compliment to lower your blood pressure effectively.