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Fever, Major Anxiety, Fatigue, High BP, Breathing Problem. Prozac, Xanex Not Helping. What To Do?
I have a low grade fever , I do not feel sick but yesterday I was suffering major anxiety and I am fatigued. I was in the emergency room last week and they checked my heart, lungs. I did have high blood pressure but they seem to think its due to anxiety. I just get where I cant breathe and feel like I am going to pass out. Whay could this be? The dr prescibed me prozac and xanex for anxiety but it doesnt help...
Fri, 15 Mar 2013
It takes some time for the prozac to start acting and you may need an increased dose as well. I feel like you might benefit from getting a complete cardiac check to rule out any other conditions and make sure that you are going to do the right thing by revisiting with your psychiatrist. I hope this helps. Take care and have a good day !
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You have anxiety, fatigue, difficulty in breathing. These are features of anxiety. You were taking Prozac or Fluoxetine and Xanex or Clonazepam. Fluoxetine is a SSRI and Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. Both are very good drugs in anxiety. As you are complaining that you can't breath and feeling like going to pass out. Those symptoms may be of Panic. So these drugs are must for rapid recovery. It will take at least 3-4 weeks for proper relief with drugs.
Other methods like deep breathing relaxation, muscle relaxation, yoga etc. will also help.
I advise to visit a good psychiatrist for expert opinion.
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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
Welcome to HCM
You have anxiety, fatigue, difficulty in breathing. These are features of anxiety. You were taking Prozac or Fluoxetine and Xanex or Clonazepam. Fluoxetine is a SSRI and Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. Both are very good drugs in anxiety. As you are complaining that you can't breath and feeling like going to pass out. Those symptoms may be of Panic. So these drugs are must for rapid recovery. It will take at least 3-4 weeks for proper relief with drugs.
Other methods like deep breathing relaxation, muscle relaxation, yoga etc. will also help.
I advise to visit a good psychiatrist for expert opinion.
Thanks
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
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