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Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system (CNS), heart, muscles, and the centers that control blood pressure. Caffeine can raise blood pressure, but might not have this effect in people who use it all the time. Caffeine can also act like a âwater pillâ that increases urine flow.
Antidepressants work by changing your body's response to brain chemicals, including serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine, that affect your mood. These chemicals may also cause your blood pressure to increase. Examples of antidepressants that can raise your blood pressure include:1  Venlafaxine (Effexor). 2  Bupropion (Wellbutrin). 3  Desipramine (Norpramin).ertain pain and anti-inflammatory medications can cause you to retain water, creating kidney problems and increasing your blood pressure. Examples include: 1  Indomethacin (Indocin, others). 2  Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). 3  Naproxen Sodium (Anaprox). 4  Piroxicam (Feldene). 5  Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB). 6  Meloxicam (Mobic).