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What Causes Restlessness While Suffering From High BP?
I am suffering from restlessness. I consulted several doctors nobody diagnosed appropriately. I consulted a neurologist and he referred me to stress and anxiety psychiatrist. But by checking on the internet I have understood that I may be having restless legs or Akathisia. I do not want to take medicine because they could be habbit forming. what can I do ? I am also taking medicine for blood pressure that is Prolomet XL 25 and is it aggravating the restlessness symptoms. Can I change to a different blood pressure medicine other metaprolol based and will it reduce the restlessness effect. I am helpless .. Please advice....
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
restless leg is not a side effect of metoprolol, we use sometimes betablocker drug as metoprolol in treatment in restless leg syndrome. for diagnosis of this disease , ther should be feeling of restless or leg cramp on sleep but improve with leg movement or walking.check your blood sugar for diabetes as diabetes causes it. also avoid taking coffee or tea night time before sleep,avoid smoking, do some exercise. id you have anxiety ar depression than take mild sedative or antianxiety clonazepam 0.5 mg night time or consult your doctor
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