Can Kratom Affect My Blood Pressure?

Despite the recent Notices of Intent to ban 7-OH from the FDA, it’s no secret that millions of people still use the legal kratom products for energy, mood support, and pain relief. Some even say it helps them manage opioid withdrawal symptoms. 

Most kratom users are worried about the legality of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragyne products and what the future looks like for brands like Real Botanicals. The good news is that Real Botanicals still has many legal kratom products and 7-OH alternatives that you can order before 5th August, like Oxonol and Pseudo tablets. 

Today, will address a common question we get from our readers: Can kratom affect my blood pressure? This is a legitimate concern, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or are on medications like ACE inhibitors. 

Key Takeaways

• Kratom can temporarily increase blood pressure and heart rate in some people, although not every user experiences these effects
• Research has not established that responsible kratom use causes long-term hypertension or serious cardiovascular problems in healthy adults
• High servings, concentrated extracts, stimulants, dehydration, and existing cardiovascular conditions may increase the risk of blood pressure changes
• People with hypertension, heart disease, or other cardiovascular conditions should speak with a healthcare professional before using kratom
• Users can reduce potential risks by following recommended serving sizes, staying hydrated, and avoiding combinations with alcohol or stimulants
• Dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, sweating, constipation, reduced coordination, and overstimulation are among the other reported side effects of kratom

Does Kratom Affect Blood Pressure?

Based on our analysis of the many clinical reviews and user reports, kratom can increase blood pressure in some people, but temporarily. The majority of the researchers we spoke to said a temporary increase in heart rate is the most common reported cardiovascular effect.  

But not every kratom user will experience high blood pressure after using Oxonol, Acend, or any other 7-OH alternative product available on the Real Botanicals website. Take advantage of the current 20% discount on Oxonol, and be sure to check out other 7-OH alternatives as well. 

In summary, most of the observational studies we found online didn’t notice significant long-term cardiovascular abnormalities in regular kratom users. There is also a small number of research findings that reported mild, short-lived increases in blood pressure. 

Our disclaimer is that if you already have hypertension, heart disease, or another cardiovascular condition, you should be especially cautious and speak with your healthcare provider before using kratom. 

Additional Findings About the Link Between Kratom and High Blood Pressure

We spent several days reviewing studies before writing this article, and we concluded that the evidence paints a more balanced picture than many headlines from state health regulators suggest. 

For instance, this 2023 narrative review that examined cardiovascular health in kratom users concluded that the most commonly reported cardiovascular effects were tachycardia and hypertension. 

We also came across another report in Frontiers in Pharmacology that found temporary increases in heart rate and blood pressure were most often reported in case reports and poison center data, whereas severe cardiovascular complications were uncommon and often involved additional risk factors, including other drugs or underlying health conditions. 

This is why we reiterate that Real Botanicals products, though legal, like caffeine and alcohol, can become habit-forming if consumed irresponsibly. If you have a history of substance abuse, please consider avoiding our products. When used in recommended quantities, our products have not been shown to cause serious physical or social harm 

This review wouldn’t be complete without mentioning another Malaysian study, which also found no significant differences in most electrocardiogram abnormalities between regular kratom users and non-users, although sinus tachycardia occurred more often among kratom users. 

Who Is Most Likely To Experience Blood Pressure Spikes? 

First thing to note is that our bodies respond to kratom differently. In the end, we found that factors appear to increase the likelihood of experiencing elevated blood pressure after taking kratom. 

As the saying goes, too much of anything is poisonous; you can reduce the risk of your blood pressure spiking by following these practical steps. 

1. Start with the lowest practical serving or dosage
2. Drink enough water before and after using Acend, Oxonol, Pseudo, or any other 7-OH alternatives from Real Botanicals
3. Don’t mix kratom with stimulants or alcohol
4. Only buy products from legit kratom vendors whose products undergo independent laboratory testing, and COAs are available
5. Stop using the kratom product of choice if you experience chest pain, severe dizziness, fainting, or persistent palpitations. Seek medical attention immediately.

So, What Are The Other Side Effects of Kratom? 

Blood pressure changes are not the only reported side effect of kratom. Other reported side effects that you should be aware of include: 

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Sweating
• Constipation
• Reducing coordination at higher servings
• Overstimulation

Note, you are less likely to experience these side effects if you stick to the recommended serving. 

Check out these kratom dosage guidelines for more information on how to use kratom safely.