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Can Imipramine, Zoloft And Clonazepam Taken For PTSD Lead To Increased Pulse Rate?
Hi, I am on Imipramine 100mg (hs) and Zoloft 150 mg (AM) for PTSD.
I also take Clonazepam 2mg hs and i mg in the am.
I have a resting pulse rate of 100. My BP is 116/74. My throid work-up is negative.
My physician is considering adding a low does beta blocker, but is concerned about my BP.
I am not orthostatic.
What do think??
I also take Clonazepam 2mg hs and i mg in the am.
I have a resting pulse rate of 100. My BP is 116/74. My throid work-up is negative.
My physician is considering adding a low does beta blocker, but is concerned about my BP.
I am not orthostatic.
What do think??
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
Hi
Imipramine may cause increase in pulse rate .In PTSD also pulse may be slightly on higher side
Your doctor is right betablockers may help in such a condition .being concerned about bp is justifird but it can be started in lower dose say 10 mg bd with monitoring of bp Discus with doctor
Trust your doctor and take care
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
Imipramine may cause increase in pulse rate .In PTSD also pulse may be slightly on higher side
Your doctor is right betablockers may help in such a condition .being concerned about bp is justifird but it can be started in lower dose say 10 mg bd with monitoring of bp Discus with doctor
Trust your doctor and take care
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
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