Alternative Names
Hypertension – medication related
Definition of Drug-induced hypertension
Drug-induced hypertension is high blood pressure caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Blood pressure is determined by the:
Symptoms
The symptoms of drug-induced hypertension are the same as those of primary hypertension, and may include:
Signs and tests
The health care provider will ask you questions about your use of drugs known to affect .
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to reduce your blood pressure to below 140/90 (below 130/80 if you have diabetes or kidney disease). This will lower the risk of complications.
Expectations (prognosis)
Drug-induced hypertension is usually controllable with treatment. Treatment may need to be changed periodically.
Review
Issam Mikati, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine. Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 5/4/2010
