Does Hydrocodone Raise Your Blood Pressure

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I have read that Norco and similar meds can raise blood pressure. I was wondering if it is the hydrocodone or the acetaminophen that causes your blood pressure to go up or if it could be the actual pain you are treating? ## In actuality, it could be any, or all. It really depends on the person, according to FDA reports, it would most commonly become elevated due to the pain. Most opiate medication, such as Norco are known to lower it, more often than they will cause it to become elevated. Is the person in question taking any other medications? Do they have any other diagnosed medical conditions? How high were the blood pressure readings?

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I am scheduled for a stress test and needed something to help me cope with knee pain while running. I was prescribed the above named medicine, will this affect my results? ## It shouldn't but be sure and tell your dr and the tech doing the test that you've taken it. Pain can increase your heart rate and raise your blood pressure, so they need to know about any pain, even if you take a pain med. ## A narcotic could also artificially lower your heart rate and blood pressure during the test, so the results may not be accurate. Yes, you need to make sure they know about it. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## ...

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