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Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can raise blood pressure and may interfere with some blood-pressure medicines, so they are not always suitable if you have hypertension. Paracetamol is usually a safer choice for everyday pain relief.
Please check with a pharmacist or doctor before using ibuprofen regularly if you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems.
Alongside any prescribed medication, lifestyle steps make a real difference: reducing salt, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and not smoking. Checking your blood pressure at home helps track progress.
Do not stop your medication on your own, even if readings improve — speak to your prescriber first.
Effervescent and soluble tablets often contain sodium (salt) to help them dissolve, which can add up if you take them regularly. If you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems, this matters.
Ask our pharmacist for a low-sodium or standard-tablet alternative if you need one.
Rest for five minutes first, sit with your back supported and feet flat, and rest your arm on a table at heart level. Avoid caffeine, smoking or exercise in the 30 minutes before, and do not talk during the reading.
Take two or three readings a minute apart at the same time each day and note them down. Bring your log to your next review.
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