Immunosuppressants

Most people who've had an organ transplant take immunosuppressants. These medicines help keep the body from rejecting the new organ. Some immunosuppressants can raise blood pressure. This may be due to the ways immunosuppressants affect the kidneys. Examples of immunosuppressants that can raise blood pressure include:

• Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune).
• Tacrolimus (Astagraf XL, Prograf, Envarsus XR).

Have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. If your blood pressure goes up or isn't well controlled, ask your health care provider about other medicines you can take. Your health care provider may recommend lifestyle changes or additional medicines to control your high blood pressure.