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What can i take to lower my blood pressure during panic attacks? my normal bp is under 120/80 at rest but it can get to 180/90 during a panic attack. i don't remember my bp ever getting that high during a panic attack. i'm on 40mg valsartan?

Q: what can i take to lower my blood pressure during panic attacks? my normal bp is under 120/80 at rest but it can get to 180/90 during a panic attack. i don't remember my bp ever getting that high during a panic attack. i'm on 40mg valsartan?

: Valsartan not likely to help. Keep diary to see if you can figure out what triggers anxiety attacks. I would ask about beta blockers and go to TM.org to see if meditation will help.

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Valsartan not likely to help. Keep diary to see if you can figure out what triggers anxiety attacks. I would ask about beta blockers and go to TM.org to see if meditation will help.

Answered 11/10/2022

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A member asked:

What can i take to lower my blood pressure during panic attacks? my normal bp is under 120/80 at rest but it can get to 180/90 during a panic attack. i don't remember my bp ever getting that high during a panic attack. i'm on 40mg valsartan?

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