<s>[INST] Are There Any Drugs that Cause High Blood Pressure? [/INST] Some drugs that you take for another condition may increase blood pressure. These include amphetamines, methylphenidate (Concerta, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin), corticosteroids, hormones (including birth control pills), certain migraine medications, cyclosporine, and erythropoietin. Also, many over-the-counter medications that contain pseudoephedrine and ephedrine (for example, allergy and cold medicines and appetite suppressants) can increase blood pressure. Don't stop taking any prescribed medication, including high blood pressure drugs, without talking to your doctor. Source: webMD. Link: https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/hypertension-frequently-asked-questions. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s>