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What Causes Anxiety And Racy Heart When On Propranolol And Lorazepam?
Question: Hello.
I have been diagnosed with Bipolar and Anxiety Disorder for some time.
Currently, I take propranolol, diazepam and lorazepam for the anxiety.
Everyday, when I experience the physical feelings of anxiety, such as racing heart, constricted chest, tremors and sweating; however, during these times, I do not have obstructive, unwanted anxious thoughts. I just experience the physical sensations.
I take propranolol and after two hours most of the physical sensations are relieved.
Other times, there are triggers, obstructive and unwanted thoughts that cause me to worry and to make me feel very anxious.
I am quite confused about these two different experiences. Could I be experiencing the first type due to a physical ailment and the second type because of a psychiatric ailment?
Is there any other type of medication I could take to ease my symptoms of anxiety more reliably. I do not respond well to anti-depressants. I have read that some individuals who experience anxiety and depression respond very well to
Gabapentin.
Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
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I have been diagnosed with Bipolar and Anxiety Disorder for some time.
Currently, I take propranolol, diazepam and lorazepam for the anxiety.
Everyday, when I experience the physical feelings of anxiety, such as racing heart, constricted chest, tremors and sweating; however, during these times, I do not have obstructive, unwanted anxious thoughts. I just experience the physical sensations.
I take propranolol and after two hours most of the physical sensations are relieved.
Other times, there are triggers, obstructive and unwanted thoughts that cause me to worry and to make me feel very anxious.
I am quite confused about these two different experiences. Could I be experiencing the first type due to a physical ailment and the second type because of a psychiatric ailment?
Is there any other type of medication I could take to ease my symptoms of anxiety more reliably. I do not respond well to anti-depressants. I have read that some individuals who experience anxiety and depression respond very well to
Gabapentin.
Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You could try Gabapentin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your questions and understand your concerns.
Anxiety is an unpleasant emotion triggered by different situations, accompanied by nervous behavior and somatic complains or physical sensations.
In my opinion, there is no physical ailment that causes your anxiety, but anxiety is the mental ailment that is triggered sometimes by intrusive thoughts and other times shows from nowhere.
You are right, Gabapentin is used among other several drugs to treat anxiety disorders, with relatively less side effects than benzodiazepines.
I say it is worth to try it. Since this is a prescription drug, you should discuss with your Psychiatrist about its use.
Hope I helped you. Best regards.
You could try Gabapentin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your questions and understand your concerns.
Anxiety is an unpleasant emotion triggered by different situations, accompanied by nervous behavior and somatic complains or physical sensations.
In my opinion, there is no physical ailment that causes your anxiety, but anxiety is the mental ailment that is triggered sometimes by intrusive thoughts and other times shows from nowhere.
You are right, Gabapentin is used among other several drugs to treat anxiety disorders, with relatively less side effects than benzodiazepines.
I say it is worth to try it. Since this is a prescription drug, you should discuss with your Psychiatrist about its use.
Hope I helped you. Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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