There is one caution you should be aware of with Licorice Root, and that is that it can increase blood pressure. So if you have high blood pressure to begin with and are on blood pressure medicines, use caution when taking cough remedies that contain licorice root as your blood pressure may increase. This is why many of the over the counter cough preparations caution you about taking it if you have high blood pressure.
Additionally, there is some evidence to support disruption of potassium levels. This is usually not a problem with the normal individual, but if you are on blood pressure medications or if you take a diuretic (water pill), this could have serious implications from a cardiac standpoint for you. Use caution when taking any remedy with licorice root in it.
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