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What Causes Anxiety Reactions While On Micardis?
My mother (93) takes Atorvastin and Micardis, She has anxiety reactions. Sometimes I give she some pils of relaxen (naturel product) or St. John s wort. Is it something to evite. And what happeng with her diet? Thanks for your answer. Carmen Cabrejo YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
Hello dear Carmen,
I just received your query regarding your mother's problems.
Micardis contains the active ingredient called Telmisartan, which is a medication appertaining to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist drug group used to manage hypertension. By the way, hypertension is quite common in elderly.
Atorvastatin is a statin drug prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels and reduces the risks of major cardiovascular complication such as stroke, etc.
Considering the age of your mother these drugs can not be substituted by diet alone. Although diet may help take better control to hypertension and blood lipids, that is not enough.
Make sure she avoids salt and foods high in fat and sugar.
Supplements like Relaxen or St.John's wort are known for the effects of giving relief from the anxiety and feeling more calm. So, you may keep giving them to her safely.
Sometimes, drugs like lorazepam or bromazepam should be used after consultation with her doctor for short time until anxiety is totally dominated.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
I just received your query regarding your mother's problems.
Micardis contains the active ingredient called Telmisartan, which is a medication appertaining to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist drug group used to manage hypertension. By the way, hypertension is quite common in elderly.
Atorvastatin is a statin drug prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels and reduces the risks of major cardiovascular complication such as stroke, etc.
Considering the age of your mother these drugs can not be substituted by diet alone. Although diet may help take better control to hypertension and blood lipids, that is not enough.
Make sure she avoids salt and foods high in fat and sugar.
Supplements like Relaxen or St.John's wort are known for the effects of giving relief from the anxiety and feeling more calm. So, you may keep giving them to her safely.
Sometimes, drugs like lorazepam or bromazepam should be used after consultation with her doctor for short time until anxiety is totally dominated.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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