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Wed-15-03-2017, 17:20 PM
Not sure if this is useful information, but I'll add it.
I'm on Chlorthalidone used to treat high blood pressure and to get rid of extra fluid (diuretic). Under cautions it recommends talking to your doctor before taking some over the counter medicines such as Ibuprofen as they can raise blood pressure. It also lists lots of others, cough, cold, stimulants and like products.
Ibuprofen taken in excess can cause liver issues but that is rare as long as you don't exceed the recommended daily amount. Ibuprofen as well as other NSAIDS can dilute blood vessels leading to the kidneys that can cause injury (I found this out by looking it up just yesterday) but the injury to the kidneys can be reversed if you stop taking them.
When I started on Chlorthalidone, I stopped using Ibuprofen due to the warning. At the end of last month, I had my yearly physical and due to a problem with inflammation, I asked my doctor about taking Ibuprofen while on Chlorthalidone. His recommendation was that although the medicine is for high blood pressure, the real problem comes with it being a diuretic and although ok to take, I should make sure to consume plenty of fluids if I take Ibuprofen while on it. Hence why I was looking into Ibuprofen relating to fluid loss and read up on how it can affect the kidneys.
So that's all the information I have to add. Inflammation can also be dangerous so like with any medication it's always best to go without if you can BUT there is a reason for Ibuprofen (inflammation, pain, etc) and each individual has to decide for themselves what they need, especially when you're taking other medications and the possible downsides. In my case, I'll take Ibuprofen when needed, but only when needed, and I'll make sure to get plenty of fluids.
Although this doesn't relate to taking Ibuprofen while taking medications for psoriatic arthritis, I felt it could be useful information.
Edit: I should add that my blood pressure is good now and was only every "borderline" high but due to problems with excess fluid my heart doctor prescribed the medication. I mention this as if I had more of a problem with blood pressure, the answer (from my primary physician) to taking Ibuprofen might have been different. I don't know if it would have or not but wanted to mention it.
I'm on Chlorthalidone used to treat high blood pressure and to get rid of extra fluid (diuretic). Under cautions it recommends talking to your doctor before taking some over the counter medicines such as Ibuprofen as they can raise blood pressure. It also lists lots of others, cough, cold, stimulants and like products.
Ibuprofen taken in excess can cause liver issues but that is rare as long as you don't exceed the recommended daily amount. Ibuprofen as well as other NSAIDS can dilute blood vessels leading to the kidneys that can cause injury (I found this out by looking it up just yesterday) but the injury to the kidneys can be reversed if you stop taking them.
When I started on Chlorthalidone, I stopped using Ibuprofen due to the warning. At the end of last month, I had my yearly physical and due to a problem with inflammation, I asked my doctor about taking Ibuprofen while on Chlorthalidone. His recommendation was that although the medicine is for high blood pressure, the real problem comes with it being a diuretic and although ok to take, I should make sure to consume plenty of fluids if I take Ibuprofen while on it. Hence why I was looking into Ibuprofen relating to fluid loss and read up on how it can affect the kidneys.
So that's all the information I have to add. Inflammation can also be dangerous so like with any medication it's always best to go without if you can BUT there is a reason for Ibuprofen (inflammation, pain, etc) and each individual has to decide for themselves what they need, especially when you're taking other medications and the possible downsides. In my case, I'll take Ibuprofen when needed, but only when needed, and I'll make sure to get plenty of fluids.
Although this doesn't relate to taking Ibuprofen while taking medications for psoriatic arthritis, I felt it could be useful information.
Edit: I should add that my blood pressure is good now and was only every "borderline" high but due to problems with excess fluid my heart doctor prescribed the medication. I mention this as if I had more of a problem with blood pressure, the answer (from my primary physician) to taking Ibuprofen might have been different. I don't know if it would have or not but wanted to mention it.
