Anxiety causing jumps in blood pressure.

Q: When I get upset, my blood pressure goes way up, but just as quickly goes down to normal between 120-130 over 75-80. Going to the doctor, or dentist, or even hearing a news story on the radio that angers or frightens me causes my...

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Emotional stress contributing to HBP.

Q: I seem to get high BP during emotional situations. When I take medication it drops too low and I don’t feel well. I meditate exercise, eat well, and am not overweight. What would you recommend?

A: Emotional stress can contribute to high...

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Elevated blood pressure due to stress.

Q: I was given medication to lower my blood pressure, which is not high at home readings are 120/80 or 109/78 but if I get too stressed out it may go to 120/90 most of all its low but my heart rate is high like...

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Medication causing low libido.

Q: I am hypertensive patient. I take Atenolol pills, Captomax and mylan. I am 49 years old 90kg (198 lbs) weight. Problem is my libido is very low. Also, I don’t feel like talking to my husband anymore. Is it normal or is there something...

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Best treatments for high blood pressure.

Q: My blood pressure has been very stable without medication for the past year 106/69 -118/74. In the past month I have had a lot of stress and anxiety and my bp has been in the doctors office 190/90 and at home as high as 175/93...

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High BP and anxiety

Q: My blood pressure is usually 140/70. But when I am anxious, it can rise to 170-180/85. How often does an anxiety-produced high blood pressure have to occur to be considered a problem requiring medication?

A: Even when you are anxious, your blood...

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The effect of Xanax on your blood pressure.

Q: My morning BP reading is usually up to 170. I take Atenolol 50 and Atacand 32 daily. I also take Xanax .25. The Xanax helps my BP to go lower during the morning. I have been warned to not skip or change the amount...

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Reverse white-coat hypertension

Q: Can you have “white-coat” hypertension in reverse (high at home and low at the doctor’s office)?

A: This kind of situation is often referred to as masked hypertension. It is seen more commonly in people with other risks for heart disease such as...

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The effect of anxiety on bp.

Q: I have anxiety and realize my BP is related to this. My readings are 125/70 to 150/85. Should I be concerned? ECG is normal.I was on 2.5mg triace daily but did not notice any effect on my bp which is a function of my...

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The effect of stress and anxiety on blood pressure.

Q: I am 32 and currently taking 5mg of lisinopril for HBP. I was getting readings of 140/80. I exercise, do not smoke, eat well and I maintain healthy weight. The only really risk factor I believe I have is I am stressed regularly. If...

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