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Is Metoprolol Advisable For Panic Attacks And Breathlessness?
I got diagnose with AFIB recently in the emergency room. I am taking amiodarone I would like to fly on a trip of 3 hrs. If something happens the doctors gave me 50 mg metoprolol...... Should I get panic attack on the plain or short of breath these pills will help me? thanks
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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These medications are not normally used to help treat panic episodes or shortness of breath.
They would help control irregular heart rhythms due to the a fib.
There are medications in this family of drugs, that can be used to help with the symptoms of anxiety, but this is not one that is usually used.
Alternatively the benzodiazepine family of medications can also be used eg valium, xanax etc
I hope this helps
These medications are not normally used to help treat panic episodes or shortness of breath.
They would help control irregular heart rhythms due to the a fib.
There are medications in this family of drugs, that can be used to help with the symptoms of anxiety, but this is not one that is usually used.
Alternatively the benzodiazepine family of medications can also be used eg valium, xanax etc
I hope this helps
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