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What Causes Panic Attacks And Hypertension While Having Anxiety?

hello, I had a serious episode of panic attack an year ago and since then had onset of hypertension. My BP was 165/110 and is controlled by ARBs and Amlodipine combo. I still suffer from OCD and anxiety. I have not taken any medicines for anxiety or OCD. If I take anti anxiety drugs, can it reduce my BP? What is a good anti anxiety medicine without much serious side effects. I am not inclined on long term medicines. Appreciate any help. Thanks.
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
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Anxiety medication is definitely of value. There are many that are not habit forming particularly in the family of medicines call the SSRI's. These are medicines originally used for depression found to have far more uses. Discuss this with your doctor but also,

Limit sodium (common salt) that you take in every day. Ideal is
Exercise every day. It will help your blood pressure and the anxiety.

After an anxiety medicine and lifestyle measures are in place for 3 months, measure your blood pressure at home for two weeks and bring the record to your doctor. You may be able to reduce blood pressure medicines.
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What Causes Panic Attacks And Hypertension While Having Anxiety?

Anxiety medication is definitely of value. There are many that are not habit forming particularly in the family of medicines call the SSRI s. These are medicines originally used for depression found to have far more uses. Discuss this with your doctor but also, Limit sodium (common salt) that you take in every day. Ideal is Exercise every day. It will help your blood pressure and the anxiety. After an anxiety medicine and lifestyle measures are in place for 3 months, measure your blood pressure at home for two weeks and bring the record to your doctor. You may be able to reduce blood pressure medicines.