Ask the doctor: Does prednisone increase blood pressure?
Anyone who takes prednisone should have his or her blood pressure monitored regularly. That is especially true for folks like you with high blood pressure. While it is certainly a good idea to have your doctor do this, now might be a good time to buy a blood pressure monitor and use it to check your pressure at home. You should also be aware of the symptoms of dangerously high blood pressure — severe headache, blurred vision, or confusion — and seek medical attention right away if you notice one of them. Fortunately, severe elevations of blood pressure related to prednisone are rare.
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