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Suggest Treatment For Pressure In The Head Despite Taking Ativan

I am under stress and have been taking Ativan...but have pressure in my head...seems like it is pushing my face out...from my eyes, cheekbones, jaw.... My doctor doubled the prescription when I told her of these symptoms and they seem slightly worse after the increased dosage. ?? Mark
Wed, 30 Aug 2017
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
hi and thanks for question.
can u major your blood pressure? heaviness of head may be due to high blood pressure. i will prescribed u to take propranolol 20 mg for 5 adys in morning.
thanks
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Psychiatrist Dr. Gauttam Prajapati's  Response
hi and thanks for questions.
hello, if u have sleep problem and headache occur due to that than ativan will affect otherwise heaviness of head occur due to increase in blood pressure, some times drug overdose, alcohol overdose or any other brain condition. i will suggest to consult physician near by u.
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Suggest Treatment For Pressure In The Head Despite Taking Ativan

hi and thanks for question. can u major your blood pressure? heaviness of head may be due to high blood pressure. i will prescribed u to take propranolol 20 mg for 5 adys in morning. thanks