Can I take Motrin with blood pressure meds?
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Last updated: May 16, 2010
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Is it safe to take Motrin along with blood pressure medication?
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Jennifer Serafin, N.P. is a registered nurse and geriatric nurse practitioner at the Jewish Homes for the Aged in San Francisco.
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The safest answer is probably no. I usually don't like to use Motrin in older persons, as it can cause bleeding. I believe the best thing to do is discuss this with her health care provider, as they would know best what to recommend for her pain.
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