I was recently put on Metoprolol for blood pressure, and Im stuffed up and need a decongestant. Suggestions? -

I ve heard that certain cold/decongestant medicines can raise your blood pressure and if you are on certain medications that could be bad. Does anyone know a good decongestant to take that I can buy at the pharmacy that is OK to take with Metoprolol (hypertension/blood pressure medicine)? Thanks!

Go to a pharmacy and ask a pharmacist. Or call your doctor.

It is not advisable to take medications not prescribed for you especially when you re taking heart medications. It would be to your safety to check with your doctor on what medication to take, or you can try natural ways of de-clogging your nose such as steam vaporizer. If you have a fever, then that is a different matter entirely since it may be a viral or bacterial infection, which needs more than a decongestant to cure.

Topcare has side effect on BP.