blood pressure

[Whatnext2018]

Anyone on here get high blood pressure with anxiety. I do and it causes no end of stress

[jkl5500]

Anxiety will, almost by definition, raise your blood pressure. The big question is whether the increase is temporary, or long-lasting. If it's long-term, then your doctor will probably prescribe something to control it until you can get the anxiety under control, too.

[Hidden]

How much is your peak blood pressure with anxiety

[Whatnext2018 in reply to Hidden]

Mine peaks at around 169/100, when relaxed is normal. On betablockers and Citalopram. My bp sky rockets just talking. And same even on the phone

[Hidden]

Yes ,same was the case with me when i used to get panic attacks,my bp would go up the same range as you have ,but after i took treatment for my anxiety,it is completely normal

[Whatnext2018 in reply to Hidden]

Maybe i need to up my meds

[Hidden in reply to Whatnext2018]

What r u taking?

[Whatnext2018]

Citalopram and betablocker

[Ronig1234]

I’m the same way . Now it’s to the point that when I see a blood pressure machine it raises ! My doctor won’t even take it at the office because it can go as high as 200/100 during panic attack !

But I take it at home when I’m relaxed and keep a log so he can see the trends. He told me to never ever take it during a panic attack - but I don’t listen ! It’s a vicious cycle! But treating the anxiety is key like Samdoc stared above! Unless you actually have high blood pressure then you need to take your medication regardless of anxiety !