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Q: Can a Vasodialater Actually Increase Blood Pressure?

asked by: rjsmith on September 19th, 2003

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I would like to know if a vasodilater such as hydralazine in some casescan actually increase blood pressure. What would be a possible cause ofthis reverse effect for what the drug is prescribed for?

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monkeygirl22

replied on July 1st, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Well, a vasodilator relaxes the the blood vessels so that pressure is decreased so it should not cause the reverse effect. This is probably a great question for your doctor though.

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