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Will blood pressure pills work even if your anxious and stressed?

Q: will blood pressure pills work even if your anxious and stressed?

: Yes they work but are typ[ically not quite as effective usually because your BP is higher from the anxiety and stress.

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Yes they work but are typ[ically not quite as effective usually because your BP is higher from the anxiety and stress.

Answered 8/19/2023

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A member asked:

Will blood pressure pills work even if your anxious and stressed?

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

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