“This research shows how quickly regular use of paracetamol can increase blood pressure in people with hypertension who are already at increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
People with high blood pressure are advised not to take them.
Soluble paracetamol can contain a significant amount of salt, and if you take the maximum daily dose, you could be taking more than the 2g maximum of sodium (salt) per recommended by the WHO. In this study, around half of the people included had high blood pressure and the other half did not.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is often the pain reliever of choice for people with high blood pressure (hypertension) because most other options are types of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), which can raise blood pressure.
Intravenous acetaminophen/paracetamol (APAP) is well documented to cause hypotension.
Use of any medicine always carries some chance of unwanted side effects. The most common side effects of paracetamol are: drowsiness and tiredness. rashes and itching.
In general, acetaminophen (the active ingredient contained in Panadol) is well-tolerated when administered in therapeutic doses. The most commonly reported adverse reactions have included nausea, vomiting, constipation. Injection site pain and injection site reaction have been reported with the IV product.
Still, you can make lifestyle changes to bring your blood pressure down. Something as simple as keeping yourself hydrated by drinking six to eight glasses of water every day improves blood pressure. Water makes up 73% of the human heart,¹ so no other liquid is better at controlling blood pressure.
All Panadol products contain paracetamol.
Taking 1 or 2 extra tablets is unlikely to harm you. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Taking too much paracetamol can be dangerous and you may need treatment.
Some research suggests coffee can lower the risk for high blood pressure, also called hypertension, in people who don't already have it. But drinking too much coffee has been shown to raise blood pressure and lead to anxiety, heart palpitations and trouble sleeping.
To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol or any other medicine. have liver or kidney problems. regularly drink more than the maximum amount of alcohol recommended (14 units a week)
Taking paracetamol with other medicines, food and alcohol
It may not be safe to take paracetamol at the same time as: other products containing paracetamol – including combination products where paracetamol is one of the ingredients. carbamazepine – used to treat epilepsy and some types of pain.
Excessive reduction of blood pressure during sleep may also be detrimental. Patients with well-controlled hypertension showed a significantly increased risk of stroke when nighttime systolic pressure took extreme dips.
Bananas. These are rich in potassium, a nutrient shown to help lower blood pressure, says Laffin. One medium banana provides about 375 milligrams of potassium, about 11 percent of the recommended daily intake for a man, and 16 percent for a woman.
Walking lowers systolic blood pressure by 4.11 mm Hg (95% CI, 3.01 to 5.22 mm Hg). It lowers diastolic blood pressure by 1.79 mm Hg (95% CI, 1.07 to 2.51 mm Hg) and resting heart rate by 2.76 beats per minute (bpm; 95% CI, 0.95 to 4.57 bpm).
The top drinks for lowering blood pressure include water, fruit juices (pomegranate, prune, cranberry, cherry), vegetable juice (tomato, raw beet), tea (black, green), and skim milk.
Lemon drink contains traces of several minerals that may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure. Calcium and potassium both can lower blood pressure in those suffering from hypertension. A study suggests that lemon water can help bring the number to the normal range immediately.
Allow at least four hours between taking any paracetamol-containing product and PANADOL NIGHT. For adults, paracetamol should not be taken for more than a few days at a time except on medical advice. For children, paracetamol should not be taken for more than 48 hours except on medical advice.
Does Panadol contain aspirin? No, Panadol does not contain aspirin.
Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, according to research we've funded and published today in Circulation.