Regular Acetaminophen Use and Blood Pressure in People With Hypertension: The PATH-BP Trial

Abstract

Regular daily intake of 4 g acetaminophen increases systolic BP in individuals with hypertension by ≈5 mm Hg when compared with placebo; this increases cardiovascular risk and calls into question the safety of regular acetaminophen use in this situation. Registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT01997112. URL: https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu; Unique identifier: 2013-003204-40.