What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure And Pulse After Taking Lorazepam?

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2015

Question: my blood pressure is 136/94 with an 80 pulse after taking my lorazepam about 2 hours ago . should I seek emergency medical attention I have anxiety and been have panick attacks lately.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need to go to emergency.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.

I can understand your concerns.

In my opinion, your blood pressure and pulse rate are normal.

You need not worry about this.

Panic and anxiety can raise raise blood pressure and pulse due to sympathetic stimulation in body.

I do not think you need to visit emergency.

Stay relaxed. Drink a glass of cold water.
Take deep breaths and you will be fine.

Hope this helps.
I wish you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (5 minutes later)

when is a time to become alarmed and seek medical attention with my blood pressure?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
when your blood pressure is persistently high.

Detailed Answer:
If your blood pressure remains persistently high above 180/110, then you must seek emergency medical care.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar