Does Zubsolv Cause High Blood Pressure?

Zubsolv can produce both high and low blood pressure for those using the medication.

Many factors affect blood pressure while using Zubsolv, such as whether a person develops certain complications that increase or decrease blood pressure.

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How Zubsolv Causes High Blood Pressure

One of the side effects of Zubsolv is high blood pressure. In some cases, an increase in blood pressure may be mild. But in others, this can be a greater cause for concern.

If you are worried about increased blood pressure, reach out to your doctor and talk with them about how to better manage your blood pressure and potentially adjust the dose of Zubsolv.

Increased Blood Pressure In The Brain

Zubsolv can dangerously increase the blood pressure in the brain for some people using the medication.

Buprenorphine may also increase cerebrospinal fluid pressure, which surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This can cause severe headaches and loss of vision.

Those who have any of the following conditions should take caution when considering Zubsolv:

• head injury
• brain tumor
• intracranial lesions
• conditions that cause an increase in cerebrospinal fluid pressure

Higher Blood Pressure In The Biliary Tract

Zubsolv may cause an increase in blood pressure in the biliary tract, a life-threatening condition that can cause:

• headache
• lethargy
• changes in behavior
• weakness
• double vision
• seizures

The biliary tract, or biliary system, consists of the organs and ducts that make and store bile, including the gallbladder and liver.

One clinical trial found that buprenorphine increased the intracholedochal passage pressure after just five minutes, and peaked at seven minutes.

However, the decline of the pressure was also rapid. This indicates that buprenorphine can be used within certain precautions and medical supervision.

Those with existing dysfunction of the biliary tract should take special precautions if using Zubsolv.

Peripheral Edema

According to the medication guide on Zubsolv from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the most common adverse event not seen in clinical trials was peripheral edema.

Zubsolv can cause peripheral edema, which is the swelling of the hands and lower legs. One of the primary indicators of this condition is increased blood pressure.

Some cases of peripheral edema are harmless (many get this in everyday life, such as after sitting on a long flight).

Others can be more serious, leading to:

• pain
• difficulty walking or standing
• decreased blood circulation
• scarring between layers of tissue
• damage to arteries, veins, joints, and muscles

How Zubsolv Causes Low Blood Pressure

For some people using Zubsolv, the medication may cause the opposite reaction in the body and cause low blood pressure. This can be due to multiple factors.

Adrenal Gland Issues

Zubsolv can lead to complications with the adrenal glands, which produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

The adrenal glands help to regulate blood pressure. If Zubsolv is inhibiting the efficiency of the adrenal glands, this may cause serious problems with blood pressure.

One of the symptoms of this condition is a drop in blood pressure caused by Zubsolv. Most people experience this after about one month of using Zubsolv.

Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension is a condition that can result from using Zubsolv that causes a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person stands or sits up.

Feeling faint or dizzy when getting up is a common side effect of using Zubsolv. If a person taking Zubsolv experiences this drop in blood pressure, they should seek medical attention.

Allergic Reaction

A person using Zubsolv may have a serious allergic reaction to the medication that can cause a drop in blood pressure.

If you lose consciousness or feel your blood pressure decrease significantly, get medical help right away.

Zubsolv Overdose

Overdose on Zubsolv has been known to cause hypotension, or low blood pressure.

Other signs of Zubsolv overdose include:

• pinpoint pupils
• sedation
• respiratory depression

If not treated immediately, an overdose on Zubsolv can cause dangerously low blood pressure and, in some cases, death.

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Written by the Addiction Resource Editorial Staff