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Does Intake Of Beta Blocker Help In Treating Anxiety?
Question: hi.
I have Generalized anxiety which is causing pvcs on a regular basis. I'm on a beta blocker but I still get them. meditation and cbt helps, but it never goes away. I am not able to do anything, when I clean house or go to the store, or do anything besides lying bed they start. what are my options with this? I'm kind of losing my mind.
I have Generalized anxiety which is causing pvcs on a regular basis. I'm on a beta blocker but I still get them. meditation and cbt helps, but it never goes away. I am not able to do anything, when I clean house or go to the store, or do anything besides lying bed they start. what are my options with this? I'm kind of losing my mind.
Brief Answer:
Escitalopram.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
I think the adequate control of your anxiety is must. you are taking beta blocker now. I would suggest adding an antianxiety drug like escitalopram. This is a safe drug and efficacious antianxiety medication.
Kindly talk to your doctor about this as it is prescription drug.
Continue with your CBT. Avoid caffeine, alcohol. Take adequate sleep.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
Escitalopram.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
I think the adequate control of your anxiety is must. you are taking beta blocker now. I would suggest adding an antianxiety drug like escitalopram. This is a safe drug and efficacious antianxiety medication.
Kindly talk to your doctor about this as it is prescription drug.
Continue with your CBT. Avoid caffeine, alcohol. Take adequate sleep.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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