Put Headlines About BP Effects of Acetaminophen in Perspective
April 2022
Recent evidence will stir up questions about whether acetaminophen is still the go-to for patients with hypertension.
We know NSAIDs are linked to increased BP...and their labels warn about CV risk. Now evidence suggests acetaminophen may increase systolic BP by about 5 mm Hg versus placebo...similar to NSAIDs.
Put these recent headlines in perspective.
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