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Suggest Remedy For Depression

The highest blood pressure was measured 140/100mm.hg before 3 yrs ago.. At that time ciplar 40mg is prescribed by the doctor. It was fluctuated time to time. Before two years ago i have taken FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES USP for one year. It makes my daily life easier. I have taken Atzor(Atorvastatin tablets) 10 and 5 mg for last 1yrs now Roseday (Rosuvastatin tab) 10 mg from 2 month for cholesterol and depran (Escitalopram- Tablet) 5mg for depressive disorder for one month now 14 days completed. Now cholesterol is normal and blood pressure is 120/80mm.hg in the morning and 130/90mm.hg in the evening. Now Some doctor adviced to take Amlodipine 2.5mg tablet. Some said not. Is it necessary to take amlodipine 2.5mg? and Sir, the main cause of my problem is that I feel fear of effect of high blood pressure. It makes my mind depressive. It is complex me to eliminate feeling from my mind. It make disturbance in my daily working life. Please counsel me.
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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BP readings in normal range do not mean that you can stop medicines for BP. You should consult your physician for hypertension. Escitalopram is one of the safest medicine for depression when it comes to medical comorbidities and drug interactions. You can increase escitalopram to 10 mg.
Psychotherapy a counselling is also needed in your case, it will help in handling anticipatory anxiety.
Meanwhile take care of your life style, do exercise, mor ing walk. Keep yourself busy.
Try relaxation techniques under professional guidance.
Get back to me if you need any other help or clarification
Regards
Dr Arun
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Suggest Remedy For Depression

BP readings in normal range do not mean that you can stop medicines for BP. You should consult your physician for hypertension. Escitalopram is one of the safest medicine for depression when it comes to medical comorbidities and drug interactions. You can increase escitalopram to 10 mg. Psychotherapy a counselling is also needed in your case, it will help in handling anticipatory anxiety. Meanwhile take care of your life style, do exercise, mor ing walk. Keep yourself busy. Try relaxation techniques under professional guidance. Get back to me if you need any other help or clarification Regards Dr Arun