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Can Xanax Be Taken For Anxiety/nervousness By A High BP Patient With Heart Attack 3yrs Ago And Taking Lisinopril,asprin, Crestor?
I have had heart attack 3 years a go. They placed stent. I'm taking lisinopril for BP, baby aspirin and crestor for cholesterol. I'm having a lots of private problems lately and my BP is stil high (148/82). Sometimes (like tonight) I feel enxiety and nervousness, Is it safe to take Xanax occassionaly, when I feel bad?
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Xanax does not interfere with either of the drugs being taken by you. Neither does it affect the heart adversely. On the contrary, by curbing anxiety / nervousness, Xanax lowers the BP.
You can therefore, take Xanax as and when required.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Xanax does not interfere with either of the drugs being taken by you. Neither does it affect the heart adversely. On the contrary, by curbing anxiety / nervousness, Xanax lowers the BP.
You can therefore, take Xanax as and when required.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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