What Causes Hypervolemia?

Certain Medications

Hypervolemia may develop when patients take certain types of medications that alter some natural processes that would usually take place in the body. Medications that cause changes in the amounts of hormones within the body can cause hypervolemia. Examples include hormone replacement therapies, birth control pills, and other hormonal medications. Mild hypervolemia can be induced through the use of too many nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, like acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Drugs that lower blood pressure, slow the flow of blood in the body and certain antidepressants are known to cause hypervolemia in some cases. Repeated blood transfusions can increase the risk of hypervolemia. Corticosteroids can also produce this condition. Potent drug mixtures that are used to treat many forms of cancer are known to cause hypervolemia.