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Ibuprofen and blood pressure Ibuprofen should only be taken under medical supervision by someone taking antihypertensive drugs (drugs that lower raised blood pressure). It is possible that ibuprofen may affect blood pressure control because it inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (hormone-like agents that influence the functions of the kidney). However, the evidence that ibuprofen interacts with antihypertensive drugs is inconclusive. Reports have been published that ibuprofen may affect blood pressure control in people taking beta-blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors and alpha-blockers. Conversely, there are also reports of no problems with some of these drugs when patients are also taking ibuprofen. As a precaution, anyone who is receiving treatment for hypertension should discuss this with a pharmacist or their doctor before taking ibuprofen.
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