Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Drinking alcohol can cause temporary increases in blood pressure for several hours.Regular alcohol use can lead to long-term high blood ...

Abstaining from alcohol during Dry January, or even cutting back if you drink moderately to heavily, can lead to a slight decrease in blood pressure. However, returning to or increasing alcohol ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...