who here takes atenolol for anxiety related symptoms...????

I have had GAD, major depression and panic disorder for 5 years now. recently went to the ER having a panic attack. so he told me my heart was healthy and I was healthy....but that doesnt bring ne comfort to me...why is that? neway he Rx me atenolol for my symptoms....racing heart, palpitations and spike in blood pressure. this is my third day of taking it and I do have relief but is it normal to have some break through anxiety like the palpitations?

Hi,

Atenolol is a good drug and will help with the anxiety but no medications will take all the anxiety away.  Have you every tried and breathing exercises or therapy ?

Check out our resource thread above and you will find some interesting things to help you reduce anxiety and panic.

 

Jess,

I too take atenolol for blood pressure along with diazide. I take xanax for anxiety. Continue with the deep breathing, the more you practice, the better it works. Eventually you will be able to stop the anxiety attacks when they start.

I think it is great that you are starting with counseling soon. It really does help. I think a lot of the members find that the counseling helps with anxiety.

There is also meditation techniques that you can practice when you feel anxiety creeping in. But that mostly works with breathing too and I think that is what you can do to slow down your heartrate. I think that atenolol will be good for you. I always did like the way that it made me feel more at peace.

Best wishes to you.

Hugs, Karen