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Is Alprazolam Advisable To Reduce The Elevated Blood Pressure Level?

I Completed taking Tamiflu Sunday morning , My doctor tested negative Urgent care tested positive. My normal temperature is 97.4 and I continue to have a temperature between 98 and 99. This morning my doctor gave me a steroid injection because I am coughing. The x ray of my lungs looks good. no pneumonia. My temperature rose to 99.5. I took two Tylenol. My blood pressure is 178/84 pulse is 95. I take 20mg Lisinopril. I also take Alprazonol above 160. I am 94 years old. Can I take Alprazonal to lower the blood pressure?
Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello,

Usually, when there is an associated component of stress or anxiety adding up the hypertension issue, in that case, an anxiolytic drug such as Alprazolam helps to reduce Blood Pressure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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Is Alprazolam Advisable To Reduce The Elevated Blood Pressure Level?

Hello, Usually, when there is an associated component of stress or anxiety adding up the hypertension issue, in that case, an anxiolytic drug such as Alprazolam helps to reduce Blood Pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel