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Help for anxiety? i'm taking alprazolam and i have been to the er 3 times in the last 3 days bc of ^ heart rate. they're not helping i don't know what to do

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Dr. Uzma Chaudhry answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a psychiatrist: You should go to a psychiatrist to get full understanding of where your anxiety is stemming from and they can prescribe appropriate medications for you.

Answered 1/15/2015

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Identify the cause: What occurs first? If you develop a fast heart rate first and then become anxious, the anxiety is secondary and not your primary problem. Need to establish the cause of the fast heart rate. A cardiac event monitor can be useful. If you become anxious or develop unexplained fear/nervousness and then develop a fast heart rate, Alprazolam may help, but seek care from a psychologist.

Answered 8/19/2016

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