Supplemental Table S6. Examples of exogenous factors that can induce/aggravate hypertension
Prescription Drugs
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (coxibs)
  • Corticosteroids and anabolic steroids
  • Oral contraceptive and sex hormones
  • Vasoconstricting/sympathomimetic decongestants
  • Calcineurin inhibitors (cyclosporin, tacrolimus)
  • Erythropoietin and analogues
  • Antidepressants: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), serotoninnorepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
  • Midodrine
Other Substances
  • Licorice root
  • Stimulants including cocaine
  • Salt
  • Excessive alcohol intake