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Posted 1/21/2013 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
Just need a little advice.
So i had a Dr. apt today (family Dr.) and i wanted to go over with him the meds that my cardiologist put me on. See i have had nothing but problems adjusting to anxiety/panic meds and my cardio Dr. noticed how bad i was and prescribed me xanex.025. This has helped me out tremendously!!! However, my family Dr. told me today that he refuses to prescribe me any medicine like that and he does not believe that it helps people!
He then goes on to tell me that i should start taking my Atenolol and that will help with my anxiety! I dont know what to do! I feel like i am always at the Dr and what one says another doesnt. I dont know what to do and im under so much stress right now between work/relationship.
Any advice? do you think that this Atenolol will help me with anxiety/panic and also my rapid heart rate?
Posted 1/22/2013 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Cole you need to have your Dr's speak to each other. Your health is a serious matter and they should both discuss your heart. You should not be in this situation. I suggest you tell both your Dr's to talk about you "their patient".
Posted 1/22/2013 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cole.
My name is brittany. I am 20. I was on Xanax 3 times a day .5MG. It helps a lot for panic attacks/anxiety and works right away. But th truth is that you need to get off it right away. I don't know the medication your talking about but I have had nothing but problems either with trying new meds except Xanax. I found that I was dependent on it. You should go on a antidepressant. But some can make you sick, well they did for me. I tried about 4 different ones before Zoloft. You NEED to get on something you can take long term. They don't actually start working til 4 - 6 weeks. While I was waiting for it to kick in I was on Xanax then when it was kicking it they slowly took me off it. Make sure your comfortable with what you take. But trust me in the long run getting off Xanax will help you tons!
Posted 1/22/2013 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
Medication is such a hard thing for anyone to give advice on. I suppose that is why doctors go to school for so long. That being the case, we can all share our experiences but in the end you should always follow doctors advice. I do agree, get your doctors communicating with each other. If Xanax is going to be something that helps, don't be scared of it. However, remember that it is NOT a long term solution. Just a stop gap along the way.
Posted 1/22/2013 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Cole,

I third the recommendation of getting your GP and your cardiologist talking to each other and on the same page.

You will only be confused and frustrated if you continue to get mixed signals from the two of them.

If you can't get them to compare notes on your case and work together...then I would go with what your cardiologist says.

From your other posts, I gather that the heart issue is one of your core worries. Add to the fact that a cardiologist is a specialist (with more schooling than a GP) but able to take care of your overall health needs as well...I think that you might be more comfortable with following his advice in regards to your heart and anxiety issues.:)

I wish you the best in getting this worked out...let us know what you decide, so that we can be of support to you!

S.C.
Posted 1/23/2013 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Definitely have your docs speak to each other. I've personally tried to Xanax to help when I was having some issues with my zoloft. It really helped when I was having a huge panic attack. I agree with the other posters though, it's not a long term fix. Hopefully, after your doctors speak with each other they can come to some sort of agreement. People don't always have the same opinions regardless of how good they are at their job so I would personally go with the doctor I've used the longest and had the most trust in if they can't agree on the best treatment for you. Hope you get to feeling better.
Posted 1/23/2013 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi BLB and welcome!

I just want to say that I am so glad that you have joined us! I hope that you find this a place of information, caring and understanding.

It is also great to be able to both give and receive support...and I am so happy to see you doing both here.;)

Post anytime, and look forward to getting to know you better.

Scaredy Cat
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