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What Causes BP After Having Saaz 500 Mg?

my mother is taking Salazar500mg for the last 5 years for rheumatoid .the bp was in normal range.Since she had a shoulder pain .she was advised to take saaz 500 mg from March 2012.suddenly bp started showing 160/80.is there any chance forbp shoot up change of medication.kindly advice.she is 61 now. sridhar
Thu, 12 Mar 2020
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Hi,

High BP is unlikely to be due to change of medication. Both Salazar-500 and Saaz-500 contain the same drug (Sulfasalazine) which is commonly prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Its common side effects include vomiting, dyspepsia, allergic reactions, loss of appetite, liver dysfunction. It is unlikely to increase the blood pressure. Her BP should be rechecked by her doctor and if found to be high should be treated accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Causes BP After Having Saaz 500 Mg?

Hi, High BP is unlikely to be due to change of medication. Both Salazar-500 and Saaz-500 contain the same drug (Sulfasalazine) which is commonly prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Its common side effects include vomiting, dyspepsia, allergic reactions, loss of appetite, liver dysfunction. It is unlikely to increase the blood pressure. Her BP should be rechecked by her doctor and if found to be high should be treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician