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How Can Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

My mom has been using Atenolol 60mg for her blood pressure and Adalax Xl 50mg. But she has been suffering from depression and anxiety since she started taking these medication. What would be your suggestion? Have you had complaints from patience about these symptoms?
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Atenolol which is a Beta blocker can sometimes cause Beta blocker induced depression, so long term usage of Beta blocker has always a risk of developing depression. It's better you consult your physician and take any other alternative antihypertensive which is not a Beta blocker which gives relief from depression. Even after changing Beta blocker if the depression continues then taking antidepressants on a short term basis makes a person feel much better

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How Can Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Atenolol which is a Beta blocker can sometimes cause Beta blocker induced depression, so long term usage of Beta blocker has always a risk of developing depression. It s better you consult your physician and take any other alternative antihypertensive which is not a Beta blocker which gives relief from depression. Even after changing Beta blocker if the depression continues then taking antidepressants on a short term basis makes a person feel much better I hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask any further questions.