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Can Celexa And Restoril Cause Lowering Of BP?
Question: I have an anxiety disorder and have trouble sleeping . I had been on 15mg restoril, but very tired next day,so was switched to7.5 mg. Was put on 10mg celexa to take with dinner. Took first one last night and it made me less tired so I had trouble falling sleep(I usually fall right asleep, wake up in hour and take the restril) So I took one 7.5 at 2100, woke at 1220 and took a second, slept til almost 5 up at 0530. I take 2.5 Norvasc in am now(cut from 5mg) bp drops to 115/77/88 at 1221 but is 148/87/82 at 0508 at 151 105/66/88 two minutes later 120/73 90. . can celexa and restoril effect blood pressure? Dr. changed me from 15mg to 7.5. restoril.. should I try that a for a week and see how sleep goes, whats best time to take?
Brief Answer:
Yes it drops BP
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greeting from Dr.Divakar.P
Yes both celexa and restoril can cause lowering of blood pressure.The drop in your BP could be due to combined effect of Celexa and Restoril.
Yes even I would advise you to cut down on the restoril dosage and observe for 1-2 weeks . You may have sleeping disturbances during this period as your body has to get adjusted to the lower dosage.
Apart from medication I advise you increase your physical activity during the daytime, start doing more exercise.
Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages after 5 p.m .
If you have habit of taking a nap in afternoon avoid it.
Give 1-2 weeks time for the body to recover and I think you shall have a good sleep.
Hope this answers your query.
Any clarification feel free to ask .
Always a pleasure to answer.
Regards.
Yes it drops BP
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greeting from Dr.Divakar.P
Yes both celexa and restoril can cause lowering of blood pressure.The drop in your BP could be due to combined effect of Celexa and Restoril.
Yes even I would advise you to cut down on the restoril dosage and observe for 1-2 weeks . You may have sleeping disturbances during this period as your body has to get adjusted to the lower dosage.
Apart from medication I advise you increase your physical activity during the daytime, start doing more exercise.
Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages after 5 p.m .
If you have habit of taking a nap in afternoon avoid it.
Give 1-2 weeks time for the body to recover and I think you shall have a good sleep.
Hope this answers your query.
Any clarification feel free to ask .
Always a pleasure to answer.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I play 18holes of golf 3 times a week and try to walk at least two I'm up at 0430 0r 0500, been waking up at 0330 and sleep of and on about 15 .
today I played 18 and just had lunch, at 86 I need to lie down for at least 1/2.
At my age , you don't think I'm getting enough exercise?
today I played 18 and just had lunch, at 86 I need to lie down for at least 1/2.
At my age , you don't think I'm getting enough exercise?
Brief Answer:
Exercise is adequate
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for follow up .
I got about your golfing. But i didn't understood what you mean by walk atleast two.
But anyhow your e exercise level is adequate.Continue your routine and follow my advise. You will see the difference.
Exercise is adequate
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for follow up .
I got about your golfing. But i didn't understood what you mean by walk atleast two.
But anyhow your e exercise level is adequate.Continue your routine and follow my advise. You will see the difference.
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