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Taking Larizapan For Panic Attack. Have Hypertension.Could That Be The Reason?
im 45 years old and about 5 or6 years ago i started having what my dr called panic atacs she put me on larizapan and they slowly went away i have not had one for about 2 years. but just the last month or so i started getting them agan and werse the befor it scares the heck out of me becouse i have high blood presher.and not sure if it s that or not
Wed, 3 Apr 2013
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I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support.
For panic attacks, SSRIs are the mainstay of treatment like paroxetine, sertraline etc. However, alprazolam, lorazepam and clonazepam are also helpful. Since you have high blood pressure (possibly related to these attacks ), you must visit a general physician first to rule out any medical illness. After that, visit a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.
Hope it helps
Good luck
Regards
Dr. Gourav Monga
Consultant Psychiatrist
Welcome to health care magic
I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support.
For panic attacks, SSRIs are the mainstay of treatment like paroxetine, sertraline etc. However, alprazolam, lorazepam and clonazepam are also helpful. Since you have high blood pressure (possibly related to these attacks ), you must visit a general physician first to rule out any medical illness. After that, visit a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.
Hope it helps
Good luck
Regards
Dr. Gourav Monga
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The drug is anxiolytic. It is unlikely to raise the pressure.
Both anxiety and pressure may be due to a common cause like Pheochromocytoma - see an Internist. You may need investigations...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The drug is anxiolytic. It is unlikely to raise the pressure.
Both anxiety and pressure may be due to a common cause like Pheochromocytoma - see an Internist. You may need investigations...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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