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What are the best ways to treat anxiety induced white coat hypertension: blood pressure pills, anxiety meds, therapy???

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CBT: If the ONLY time you have HTN is in doc's office, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is advised and is often short term.

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/8/2018

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