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When im having a severe anxiety attack can i take nitro spray to help with the my attacks?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nitro spray: If you take nitro foran anxiety attack you have angina and should be evaluated by a cardiologist. Under normal circumstances the spray will not relieve anxity attacks

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 9/23/2014

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