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Is Antidepressants Safe With Other Medications For BP And Heart Palpitations?
I have been diagnosed with anxiety, I have heart palpitations because of it so they put me on a beta blocker fr that also. I take 2 types of BP medicines and thyroid med for hypothyroidism and a hormone pill. I once was prescribed Xanax for anxiety and it also helped with myy heart racing. I am in process of trying to change primary physician as the one I had quit prescribing these type meds at all because HE was on a list his nurse said. So now I have had one office visit with a new one but saw the PA and explained to her. They want to ONLY put me on antidepressant. I am scared of these and have tried them before to no avail. I am trying to give these people a chance cause I am a new patient there. But I am really at a loss, should I go to a particular kind of doctor or how do I get one to listen and or what do you think? Do u think I should take antidepressant even though its only extreme anxiety. I am 58 yrs old and really kinda also concerned about mixing antidepressants with all the other meds I take for high bp and heart racing and hypothyroidism? Thanks If you would take the time to give me an answer.
In your case, anxiety could be due to hypothyroidism. In that case, you can just take benzodiazepine on sos basis. If your thyroid profile is normal, in that case, you can try antidepressant. This would keep psychogenic anxiety in control. There is no harm in taking antidepressant with thyroid drugs and anti-hypertensive drugs. There is no major interaction between these drugs. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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Is Antidepressants Safe With Other Medications For BP And Heart Palpitations?
Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic In your case, anxiety could be due to hypothyroidism. In that case, you can just take benzodiazepine on sos basis. If your thyroid profile is normal, in that case, you can try antidepressant. This would keep psychogenic anxiety in control. There is no harm in taking antidepressant with thyroid drugs and anti-hypertensive drugs. There is no major interaction between these drugs. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks