Is the hormone therapy less successful in managing hot flashes because of the high blood pressure medication?
A. The majority of women who experience menopausal hot flashes will observe a gradual decline in both the frequency and intensity of these episodes. Therefore, it is a little strange that you are experiencing more heat flashes right now.
I did not uncover any relevant interactions between the most widely prescribed blood pressure drugs and estrogen. Nonetheless, some blood pressure drugs do result in facial flushing and a warm sensation that may resemble hot flashes. The following blood pressure drugs are most likely to result in that reaction:
- Felodipine (Plendil)
- Amlodipine (Norvasc)
- Nicardipine (Cardene)
- Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
Redness and warmth in your face may also be caused by factors other than blood pressure medication. Maybe it is a different drug. For instance, flushing of the face is frequently caused by niacin (vitamin B3). Or maybe you have rosacea, a common skin condition that makes your face heated and red.