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I have anxiety disorder/ hyperarousal with blood pressure spikes to 160-180/90-100. interested in beta blockers, are they safe to take daily long term? what other bp meds can control big spikes in bp due to hyperarousal?
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If you think your blood pressure is only high during anxiety or panic attack, therapy for the behavior disorder with cognitive behavior therapy +/- drug therapy should be done first. Tx for high BP is only recommended when BP is persistently high. I do not prefer beta blocker for a young man because its side effects. For controlling HTN with high heart rate, verapamil or diltiazem can be used.
Answered 1/22/2023
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