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Is Atenolol Good For Relieving Panic Attack Feelings?

I had episodes of panic-like feelings where I felt suffocated and hot and could feel my heart pounding throughout my body and tightening in my throat. Last year after 2 emergency room visits and many tests, heart problems were ruled out, and my doctor prescribed atenolol (now metoprolol) to relieve symptoms. After awhile, the symptoms are returning in a mild form. I thought I needed to stop the meds, but it seems taking half a tablet on one day greatly increased the symptoms. What is the matter with me?
Wed, 7 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Atenolol or metoprolol works best for short-term event-related anxiety, such as social phobias and stage fright by blocking physical symptoms of anxiety including rapid heart rate, tightness in the chest, or sweating.

They don’t affect the emotional and psychological aspects of anxiety such as worry.

So you have to consult with a doctor to take other medications like Xanax or something else. Do not worry about the right prescription you will be better.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr.Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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Is Atenolol Good For Relieving Panic Attack Feelings?

Hello, Atenolol or metoprolol works best for short-term event-related anxiety, such as social phobias and stage fright by blocking physical symptoms of anxiety including rapid heart rate, tightness in the chest, or sweating. They don’t affect the emotional and psychological aspects of anxiety such as worry. So you have to consult with a doctor to take other medications like Xanax or something else. Do not worry about the right prescription you will be better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr.Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician