Effects · health adverse
Increased Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Temporary or persistent increase in arterial blood pressure above normal values (usually >130/80 or 140/90 mmHg). Can be caused by stimulants, substances affecting blood vessels or fluid retention.
- Supplements
- 27
- Practices
- 19
- Habits
- 51
How we rate evidence
Probability — how likely the effect is to show up
- Very high
- High
- Medium
- Low
Evidence — where the data comes from
- Scientific Meta-analyses and randomized trials
- Clinical Clinical trials and practice
- Animal research Animal studies
- People reports User reports and anecdotes
- Theoretical Mechanistic reasoning, not yet tested
Reported as a side effect of (97)
Probability Very high 1 High 16 Medium 22 Low 58
Evidence Clinical 30 People reports 9 Theoretical 58
- 9-Me-BC Supplements LowPeople reports
- Adrafinil Supplements LowClinical
- Anastrozole Supplements LowTheoretical
- Bromantane Supplements LowPeople reports
- Butyrate Supplements LowClinical
- Caffeine Supplements LowTheoretical
- Cerebrolysin Supplements LowClinical
- DMAE Supplements LowPeople reports
- Eleuthero Supplements LowClinical
- Ethanol (alcohol) Supplements LowTheoretical
- Green Tea Extract Supplements LowClinical
- Guarana Supplements LowTheoretical
- Licorice Root Supplements MediumTheoretical
- Memantine Supplements LowClinical
- Methylene Blue Supplements LowClinical
- Modafinil Supplements LowTheoretical
- N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NALT) Supplements LowTheoretical
- Nicotine Supplements LowTheoretical
- Oxiracetam Supplements LowPeople reports
- Panax Ginseng Supplements LowClinical
- Phenylalanine Supplements LowPeople reports
- Phenylpiracetam (Phenotropil) Supplements LowPeople reports
- Pregnenolone Supplements LowTheoretical
- Selegiline Supplements MediumTheoretical
- Tyrosine Supplements LowPeople reports
- Unifiram Supplements LowPeople reports
- Yohimbine Supplements MediumTheoretical
- 5Rhythms Dance Practices LowClinical
- Bhastrika Pranayama Practices LowClinical
- Cold Shower Practices HighTheoretical
- Cold Water Face Plunge Practices HighTheoretical
- Contrast Shower Practices Very highTheoretical
- Cryotherapy Chamber / Whole Body Cryotherapy Practices MediumTheoretical
- Dance/Movement Therapy Practices LowTheoretical
- Functional Training Practices LowClinical
- Herbalism / Phytotherapy Practices LowClinical
- Holotropic Breathwork Practices LowClinical
- Hydration with Electrolytes Practices LowClinical
- Ice Bath / Cold Plunge Practices HighTheoretical
- Ice Packs / Cold Compresses Practices LowTheoretical
- Isochronic Tones Practices LowPeople reports
- Kapalabhati Pranayama Practices LowClinical
- Kriya Yoga Practices LowTheoretical
- Kundalini Yoga Practices LowTheoretical
- Naturopathy Practices LowClinical
- Raja Yoga Practices LowClinical
- Alcohol Consumption Habits MediumTheoretical
- Binge Eating Episodes Habits HighTheoretical
- Binge-Watching TV Shows for Hours Habits LowTheoretical
- Blaming Others for Personal Problems Habits LowClinical
- Suppressing Emotions Habits MediumTheoretical
- Breathwork Habits LowClinical
- Catastrophizing (Assuming the Worst) Habits LowTheoretical
- Chronic Complaining Habits LowTheoretical
- Cigarette Smoking Habits HighTheoretical
- Cold Exposure Habits MediumClinical
- Compulsive Online Shopping Habits LowClinical
- Consistent Sleep Schedule Habits MediumTheoretical
- People-Pleasing to Your Own Detriment Habits MediumTheoretical
- Doomscrolling (Consuming Negative News) Habits LowClinical
- Drug Use Habits HighTheoretical
- Emotional Eating Habits HighTheoretical
- Energy Drink Consumption Habits MediumClinical
- Engaging in Conflict Habits LowTheoretical
- Engaging in Negative Gossip Habits LowClinical
- Excessive Caffeine Intake Habits MediumTheoretical
- Excessive Sugar Consumption Habits HighTheoretical
- Excessive Worrying Habits MediumTheoretical
- Fast Food Consumption Habits HighTheoretical
- High Sodium Intake Habits HighTheoretical
- High Saturated and Trans Fat Intake Habits LowClinical
- Inactive Lifestyle Habits HighTheoretical
- Insufficient Sleep Habits MediumTheoretical
- Irregular Sleep-Wake Schedule Habits MediumTheoretical
- Caffeine Consumption Late in the Day Habits LowClinical
- Insufficient Fruit and Vegetable Intake Habits MediumTheoretical
- Maladaptive Perfectionism Habits MediumTheoretical
- Mindless Snacking Habits LowTheoretical
- Monitor Blood Pressure Habits MediumTheoretical
- Nature Walks Habits LowClinical
- Engaging in Negative Self-Talk Habits MediumTheoretical
- Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse Habits MediumTheoretical
- Prolonged Sitting Habits HighTheoretical
- Reckless Driving Habits MediumClinical
- Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Habits LowTheoretical
- Using Screens in Bed Habits LowTheoretical
- Seeking Constant External Validation Habits LowTheoretical
- Engaging in Self-Sabotaging Behaviors Habits HighTheoretical
- Skipping Rest Breaks During Work Habits LowTheoretical
- Using Smokeless Tobacco Habits MediumTheoretical
- Self-Imposed Social Isolation Habits LowTheoretical
- Using Anabolic Steroids Habits HighTheoretical
- Poor Financial Management Habits MediumClinical
- Unrealistic Expectations of Self Habits LowTheoretical
- Vaping or E-Cigarette Use Habits HighTheoretical
- Vibration Plate Therapy Habits LowClinical
- Working Excessive Hours Habits HighTheoretical
Mitigated by (3)
- Ethanol (alcohol) Supplements Theoretical
- Phenibut Supplements People reports
- Propranolol Supplements Theoretical