My father recently passed away. I've been prescribed different medications for depression and anxiety (Lexapro, Ambien, Clonopin) but they are taken nightly and make me tired. During the day it's hard to function because of the grief I'm dealing with due to my father's sudden death. My doctor prescribed Toprol-XL to take during the day. I've read online it's for high blood pressure and heart problems...I dont' have these issues. Does anybody else take this for anxiety? Should I worry about taking heart medication for this issue if I have NO heart problems?
2006-07-19 10:16:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I take Toprol XL for high blood pressure. My doctor said she prescribe this particular med because I was experiencing a feeling that my heart was racing (sorry, don't know the technical terms). She said this med has some kind of blocker that helps reduce this.
If you're uncertain, get a second opinion. Or talk to your pharmacist. Also, my pharmacist told me not to eat anything with grapefruit in it, as it has an enzyme that changes the effectiveness of the med.
2006-07-19 10:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by rag dollie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have severe untreated anxiety long term it can cause heart problems. High BP drugs do make you tired at first for the first few weeks/months, sounds like this is a temp measure anyway so not to worry.
I've been taking 3 of the strongest BP meds daily for 9 years and I'm really fit and strong.
I think it's a perfectly legitimate question for yahoo because some really bright people log on here and some doctors don't know their *** from their elbow.
2006-07-19 10:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Toprol XL is commonly used for anxiety disorders however if you experience any of the side effects listed on your medication information sheet contact your Dr. right away.
2006-07-19 10:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by Jill S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 04:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any medication you are not sure about look it up. Usually if you just put the name of the med. into Google and hit search you can find out all you need to know about the medication.
2006-07-19 10:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by vixen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to discuss this with your doctor or a pharmacist. This sounds a little strange.
2006-07-19 10:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by dragonlady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my be you should of asked the doctor be for you left, this is not a question for yahoo. !! come on
2006-07-19 10:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont konw
2006-07-19 10:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by first l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋