{"id":60599,"date":"2023-09-30T12:33:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T16:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=60599"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:19:26","slug":"cold-medicine-for-high-blood-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cold-medicine-for-high-blood-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe cold medicine for high blood pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a cold is never easy, but it can get more complicated for people with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/resources\/hypertension\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure (hypertension)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Picking up just any over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine isn\u2019t always safe for those with cardiovascular problems. Many OTC medicines, especially decongestants, can actually worsen blood pressure or heart problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, some products like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/coricidin-hbp-cold-flu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coricidin HBP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are made for those with hypertension who need quick <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/cold-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptom relief<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/blood-pressure-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll want to read the drug labels and know which ingredients to skip. That way, you can avoid even bigger health problems while managing a cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6849,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=CONCATENATE(R[0]C[-2],R[0]C[-3],R[0]C[-1])\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-cold-medicine-for-people-with-high-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best cold medicine for people with high blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best cold medicine for people with high blood pressure is one that doesn\u2019t contain ingredients that could increase blood pressure. For example, it\u2019s best to avoid products that contain decongestants, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/phenylephrine-vs-pseudoephedrine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/nsaids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like ibuprofen and naproxen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safer options may include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acetaminophen: T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his is a widely used option for relieving pain or lowering fever that doesn\u2019t increase blood pressure like some other pain relievers can. Still, while the risk of high blood pressure may be lower with acetaminophen, one study suggests that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/acetaminophen-might-worsen-high-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high doses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may increase blood pressure in some people.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saline nasal sprays:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These can help clear stuffy or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-a-runny-nose\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">runny noses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by rinsing the nasal passages without the risks of oral decongestants. Brands like Simply Saline or Ocean are common options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dextromethorphan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cough suppressant may help calm the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538216\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coughing reflex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is generally considered safe for those with high blood pressure. It\u2019s often found in products like Delsym and Robitussin DM.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guaifenesin: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an expectorant that helps loosen mucus, so it\u2019s easier to cough up. It\u2019s often combined with dextromethorphan in products like Mucinex DM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antihistamines:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although they\u2019re mainly used to manage allergy symptoms, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antihistamines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-drowsy antihistamines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Claritin (loratadine), and older ones, like Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine), may help alleviate sneezing and a runny nose from a cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many OTC cold and flu medications now come in versions labeled as safe for people with high blood pressure. The table below shows some common options, including what symptoms they treat and which ingredients they contain, so you can choose what works best for your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"compare-safe-cold-medicines-for-high-blood-pressure\"><span class=\"title\">Compare safe cold medicines for high blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Brand name (generic name)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Drug class<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Symptom relief<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Free coupons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/coricidin-hbp\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu (acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain reliever\/fever reducer, antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever, runny nose, sneezing, headache, sore throat, body aches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/coricidin-hbp-cold-flu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/coricidin-hbp-cough-cold\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coricidin HBP Cough\/Cold (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamine, cough suppressant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose, sneezing, cough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/coricidin-hbp-cough-cold\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coricidin HBP Cough\/Cold coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/coricidin-hbp\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coricidin HBP Day\/Night Cold (acetaminophen, guaifenesin, dextromethorphan, doxylamine)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain reliever\/fever reducer, expectorant, cough suppressant, antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache, body aches, sore throat, fever, cough, sneezing, runny nose, chest congestion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/coricidin-hbp-day-night-cold\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coricidin HBP Day\/Night Cold<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mucinex\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mucinex (guaifenesin)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expectorant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest congestion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mucinex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mucinex coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mucinex-dm\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mucinex-DM (guaifenesin, dextromethorphan)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expectorant, cough suppressant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest congestion, cough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mucinex-dm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mucinex-DM coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robitussin Severe Cough and Sore Throat (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain reliever\/fever reducer, cough suppressant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough, sore throat, fever<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/robitussin-severe-cgh-sr-thrt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robitussin Severe Cough and Sore Throat<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/robitussin-honey-cgh-chest-dm\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest DM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (guaifenesin, dextromethorphan)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expectorant, cough suppressant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest congestion, cough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/robitussin-honey-cgh-chest-dm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest DM<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robitussin DM Max Day\/Night (guaifenesin, dextromethorphan, doxylamine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expectorant, cough suppressant, antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough, chest congestion, runny nose, sneezing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/robitussin-dm-max-day-night\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robitussin DM Max Day\/Night<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/delsym-cough-sore-throat\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delsym Cough and Sore Throat (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain reliever\/fever reducer, cough suppressant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough, fever, pain, sore throat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/delsym-cough-sore-throat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delsym Cough and Sore Throat<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/delsym-nighttime-cough-max-str\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delsym Nighttime Cough Maximum Strength<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, triprolidine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain reliever\/fever reducer, cough suppressant, antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough, pain, fever, sore throat, runny nose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/delsym-nighttime-cough-max-str\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delsym Night Time Cough Max coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tessalon Perles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benzonatate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzonatate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough suppressant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benzonatate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzonatate perles coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benadryl-allergy\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benadryl (diphenhydramine)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose, sneezing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benadryl-allergy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benadryl coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/claritin\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claritin (loratadine)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose, sneezing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/claritin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claritin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cetirizine-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zyrtec (cetirizine)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose, sneezing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zyrtec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zyrtec coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/allegra-allergy\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allegra (fexofenadine)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose, sneezing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/allegra-allergy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allegra coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"why-are-some-medications-risky-for-people-with-high-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are some medications risky for people with high blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be tempting to purchase anything that claims to promise fast relief from common cold symptoms. However, for people with high blood pressure, it\u2019s not just about what works; it\u2019s also about what could make things worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"decongestants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decongestants<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cold medications may contain decongestants or NSAIDs that can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5599270\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and heart rate. While decongestants can narrow blood vessels in the nasal passages to reduce congestion, they can also tighten blood vessels throughout other parts of the body. Even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content?contenttypeid=56&amp;contentid=2914\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decongestant nasal sprays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are less likely to affect the whole body, still carry a warning about an increased risk of high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of decongestants include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudafed PE (phenylephrine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dristan (oxymetazoline)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vicks Sinex (oxymetazoline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afrin (oxymetazoline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neo-Synephrine (phenylephrine)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"nsaids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ingredients, like NSAIDs, can cause the body to hold on to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajconline.org\/article\/S0002-9149(02)02233-6\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salt and water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may increase blood pressure or put extra stress on the heart. Even if you normally have your blood pressure under control with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/blood-pressure-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood pressure medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, taking NSAIDs might make your medicine less effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advil, Motrin (ibuprofen)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aleve, Naprosyn (naproxen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrex (celecoxib)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voltaren (diclofenac)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lodine (etodolac)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indocin (indomethacin)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feldene (piroxicam)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bayer, Ecotrin (aspirin)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to read the labels on any products you use, as some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/medicine\/articles\/10.3389\/fmed.2025.1513019\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combination medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> marketed for multi-symptom control may contain these ingredients. If you\u2019re not sure, ask a pharmacist or healthcare provider before taking anything new.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"natural-cold-remedies-for-people-with-high-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural cold remedies for people with high blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people with high blood pressure who are experiencing a cold may want to avoid OTC medications altogether. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-treat-a-cold\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural cold remedies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help relieve cold symptoms without increasing blood pressure. However, like OTC medications, they\u2019re meant to manage symptoms rather than cure a cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Warm fluids:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drinking warm liquids, such as tea, broth, or hot water with lemon, can help soothe a sore throat and thin mucus. However, you\u2019ll want to watch for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ways-to-manage-high-blood-pressure-medication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excessive salt intake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from broths that can worsen high blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rest: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowing your body to rest can help it fight off a virus more effectively. Try to get extra sleep and take it easy while symptoms are at their worst.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Honey: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spoonful of honey may help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-cough\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calm a cough<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and coat a scratchy throat. It\u2019s a safe option for adults and older children, though it shouldn\u2019t be given to babies under 1 year old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Humidifiers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Adding moisture to the air can relieve nasal congestion, dry throat, and coughing. Cool-mist humidifiers are generally safe and work best when cleaned regularly to prevent mold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Steam: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing in steam from a warm shower or bowl of hot water may help open nasal passages and relieve sinus pressure. Just be careful not to get too close to hot water to avoid burns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural remedies may be a helpful part of cold care routines for those trying to avoid OTC products that might interfere with blood pressure control. However, some natural supplements may increase blood pressure, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/7993333_Effects_of_Natural_Health_Products_on_Blood_Pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ephedra and licorice root<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s best to avoid those.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing a cold with high blood pressure doesn\u2019t have to be frustrating, but you\u2019ll have to pay some extra attention. The general rule is to avoid decongestants and NSAIDs, which are often found in a lot of cold medicines. However, some medications are specially made without these ingredients for people with high blood pressure, such as Coricidin HBP products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always take a moment to read the label, especially on combination products, and skip any active ingredients that could raise blood pressure. When in doubt, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist to find the best option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a cold is never easy, but it can get more complicated for people with high blood pressure (hypertension). Picking up just any over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine isn\u2019t always safe for those with cardiovascular problems. 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