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Suggest Treatment For High BP Post Xanax Withdrawal
Blood pressure is 190 over 105. I was taken off Xanax a few weeks ago, was taking it at night to go to bed for the past five years. Went to emergency room last week. Ekg and bloodwork came back normal. Filled with anxiety. I have been in touch with my GP. He only says to keep him in the loop with my numbers and doesn t seem to be too concerned. I however am in constant fear and panic. Help?
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Dear , high BP, post Xanax withdrawal is a is no doubt , a matter of concern . Five years is quite long time for habit formng .
It is not medically advised to just stop taking this medication without having slowly tapered down the lighter dose ,over an extended period of time .
Gradual Reduction is Best For Coming Off Meds: But not In All situations .
Most people will fully recover from their Xanax withdrawal, but it may take months or years .
It is good that your Ekg and bloodwork came back normal . It is wise to be in touch with your GP. If He says to keep him in the loop with numbers , he seem to be concerned . you should approach him whenever in need of help .
So I would like to suggest you not to be in constant fear and panic.
The Best course of action would be to take the time to focus on engaging in healthy activities :
Do things that are good for your mind and body such as:
Bharamarri ,Omkar Naad ,Deep breathing ,Anlom- Vilom in Slow Breathing Meditation
Getting natural sunlight,
Socializing with others,
Staying busy at a job or at home
Exercising, Yoga Assanas , Shavasan (corpe posture)
Eating healthy balanced diet and
Sufficiently hyderating and gud night sleep
Avoidance of fried fast foods too much of sugar, tea, coffee ,alcohol , smoking ,stress ,constipation is right rule to boost immunity to lead a healthy life .
Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .Wish Get well soon .
Don't hesitate to get back tf have any further query .
Dear , high BP, post Xanax withdrawal is a is no doubt , a matter of concern . Five years is quite long time for habit formng .
It is not medically advised to just stop taking this medication without having slowly tapered down the lighter dose ,over an extended period of time .
Gradual Reduction is Best For Coming Off Meds: But not In All situations .
Most people will fully recover from their Xanax withdrawal, but it may take months or years .
It is good that your Ekg and bloodwork came back normal . It is wise to be in touch with your GP. If He says to keep him in the loop with numbers , he seem to be concerned . you should approach him whenever in need of help .
So I would like to suggest you not to be in constant fear and panic.
The Best course of action would be to take the time to focus on engaging in healthy activities :
Do things that are good for your mind and body such as:
Bharamarri ,Omkar Naad ,Deep breathing ,Anlom- Vilom in Slow Breathing Meditation
Getting natural sunlight,
Socializing with others,
Staying busy at a job or at home
Exercising, Yoga Assanas , Shavasan (corpe posture)
Eating healthy balanced diet and
Sufficiently hyderating and gud night sleep
Avoidance of fried fast foods too much of sugar, tea, coffee ,alcohol , smoking ,stress ,constipation is right rule to boost immunity to lead a healthy life .
Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .Wish Get well soon .
Don't hesitate to get back tf have any further query .
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