How can I lower my blood pressure before a flight?

Tips for travelling with high blood pressure: Bring your own food as airlines tend to provide snacks with added salt which can increase blood pressure levels. Avoid alcohol and any medication with a sedative effect – they can make you less active during a flight. Drink plenty of water.



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These drugs are usually taken shortly before a flight. They include: Anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax). Motion sickness medication, such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).

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There isn't any legally imposed limit as far as we're aware, but a high blood pressure must be controlled with medication before you travel for your safety.

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If your blood pressure is elevated and you want to see an immediate change, lie down and take deep breaths. This is how you lower your blood pressure within minutes, helping to slow your heart rate and decrease your blood pressure. When you feel stress, hormones are released that constrict your blood vessels.

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There are no FDA-approved medications that can be bought over the counter to treat high blood pressure. Over-the-counter diuretics are not likely to help with your blood pressure.

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