Question 1

Can cardiologists prescribe anxiety medications?

Accepted Answer

Any physician can prescribe anxiety medications.

Question 2

I have my first appointment with a cardiologist bc of a fast heart rate,would he proscribe anxiety meds if that's what causing my fast heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Some cardiologists may be willing to prescribe an anxiolytic medication. However, many would recommend assessment by a psychiatrist or pyschologist to verify diagnosis. I doubt that many cardiologists would continue to follow you to prescribe anxiolytic if there is no actual cardiac problem.

Question 3

My cardiologist looked at my chart and saw that i have an anxiety disorder. they prescribed me anti-anxiety med?

Accepted Answer

that cardiologist evaluated for cardiac issues. If anxiety is believed to contribute to or to cause your symptoms  -then this sounds like an appropriate medication choice. Take care.

Question 4

What do you suggest if my cardiologist looked at my chart and saw that i have an anxiety disorder and prescribed me anti anxiety med?

Accepted Answer

Did they prescribe the medication because of symptoms you reported?  Were they concerned that some of your symptoms were related to anxiety?  No harm in asking them what their reasoning for doing so would be.

Question 5

Been on plavix (clopidogrel) for 6 month, drug eluting stent. is it safe to switch to effient? my cardiologist wasn't sure. will it be better for anxiety problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's safe. No it won't help your anxiety. Good luck.

Question 6

Why would a cardiologist prescribe clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

A cardiologist is a fully licensed physician, also trained in internal medicine. There are multiple conditions for which this medication can be prescribed.  One would need to ask either the patient or the physician presuming one had a reason or permission to know.

Question 7

I've been told by my cardiologist that i've been on protonix too long (5 years), but my gastro dr. has continued to prescribe it. i'm confused. what d?

Accepted Answer

The situation you describe is common -- different specialists seem to be giving different advice.  Make sure your doctors each know you're seeing the other so they can communicate, and ask them both your question. These little text boxes are not big enough to resolve the question here; consider an Inbox consult here on HealthTap where you can share details of your history and get another opinion.

Question 8

Hi, will a cardiologist prescribe xanax or ativan for svt? i've been very anxious since my heart went into svt, i'm not sure what's causing this?

Accepted Answer

SVT is very common (it is the most common arrhythmia), & could have many different causes. If you didn't have an anxiety disorder before the diagnosis, chances are that anxiety isn't causing this problem. Thyroid issues, heart issues, infections, malignancies can cause this problem. Ativan/Xanax are NOT treatments for SVT - they can make the problem worse. Propranolol may help. Use HealthTap Prime

Question 9

What could cause rapid bp spikes (30-40/10-20) that isn't stress, anxiety or diet related. been to 5 doctors including a cardiologist and no answer?

Accepted Answer

You have labile blood pressure. There is no particular cause, but some people are more sensitive to external stress, and their blood pressure will show it.  It the upper ranges 
put you in the hypertensive range, treatment may  be indicated.  See your doctor.

Question 10

I have a cardiologist appt.coming up, but in the mean time my anxiety is unbearable.how can you distinguish heart probs.from anxiety?its hard to tell!

Accepted Answer

There isn't enough information here to evaluate any other possibility but you certainly sound anxious. Wait for the cardiologist and see what is said, get help for your anxiety state.

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I have my first appointment with a cardiologist bc of a fast heart rate,would he proscribe anxiety meds if that's what causing my fast heart rate?

My cardiologist looked at my chart and saw that i have an anxiety disorder. they prescribed me anti-anxiety med?

What do you suggest if my cardiologist looked at my chart and saw that i have an anxiety disorder and prescribed me anti anxiety med?

Been on plavix (clopidogrel) for 6 month, drug eluting stent. is it safe to switch to effient? my cardiologist wasn't sure. will it be better for anxiety problem?

Why would a cardiologist prescribe clonazepam?

I've been told by my cardiologist that i've been on protonix too long (5 years), but my gastro dr. has continued to prescribe it. i'm confused. what d?

Hi, will a cardiologist prescribe xanax or ativan for svt? i've been very anxious since my heart went into svt, i'm not sure what's causing this?

What could cause rapid bp spikes (30-40/10-20) that isn't stress, anxiety or diet related. been to 5 doctors including a cardiologist and no answer?

I have a cardiologist appt.coming up, but in the mean time my anxiety is unbearable.how can you distinguish heart probs.from anxiety?its hard to tell!

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