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How Can Severe Anxiety Be Treated?

Hi, I suffer from high anxiety and now after a hospital appointment for blood clot 2 days later my blood pressure was high so my doc gave me 50 mg of blood pressure lowering tablet. I’m just wondering could it be cuz of my anxiety that I have high blood pressure ? As my heart was always very strong and nothing wrong with it before ? Thank you

Sat, 12 May 2018

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Psychiatrist, Dr. Rohit Kothari 's Response

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

A blood clot can be caused due to high blood pressure. If your practitioner has started medication for high blood pressure, please continue it. Yes, anxiety can raise blood pressure. Do mention to your practitioner if you are on any medication, as certain anti-anxiety medication can affect your blood pressure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rohit Kothari

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How Can Severe Anxiety Be Treated?

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