Table 3. Some Substances That May Interfere with Blood Pressure Control
Acetaminophen
Alcohol
Certain antidepressants (eg, bupropion, tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, venlafaxine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporine
Dietary and herbal supplements (eg, ginseng, ephedra, ma huang, bitter orange)
Erythropoietin
Licorice (including some types of chewing tobacco)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors)
Oral contraceptives
Sympathomimetics (eg, cocaine, amphetamines, diet pills, decongestants)
Tacrolimus
  • Adapted from Refs. 1, 18, and 52.