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I have panic disorder. that will cause an increase in blood pressure, but should i be on meds? cause on days i dont have anxiety my bp will be fine
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Panic Disorder: I understand your distress. Thank you for informing about Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Acid reflux. I commend you for coping with your condition. Anxiety and Panic Disorder can increase Blood pressure. Panic Disorder usually requires medication See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis of your condition, have Therapy, Relaxation; and discuss benefits and side effects of Medication
Answered 3/21/2016
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High blood pressure fluctuations probably cos of panic attacks/anxiety.Even go as high as 200/120. Could those cause strokes heartattack even tho Im18?
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What medication is best for constant anxiety overthinker belive do to the fact have panic attacks in situations if I'm around a lot of people belive the anxiety is what causes my blood pressure to be high?born with a heart murmur would Klonopin help?
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