Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

NSAIDs are medicines used to treat pain or swelling. They can make the body hold onto water. Too much water in the body may affect the kidneys and raise blood pressure. Examples of NSAIDs are:

• Indomethacin (Indocin).
• Naproxen sodium (Aleve; Naprelan) and ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil).
• Piroxicam (Feldene).

Ask your healthcare team which is the safest pain medicine for you. If you take a pain medicine and your blood pressure goes up, you may need lifestyle changes and medicines.