Posted by Sarah T. on August 28, 2005, at 12:31:15
In reply to Re: Dexedrine update » Sarah T., posted by KaraS on August 25, 2005, at 12:12:02
> > > > > > > Yes, atenolol lowers the heartrate and also prevents the sharp spikes. It's harder to raise the pulse rate when you're taking it and it doesn't raise as much as it would normally when encountering stress. My doctor prescribed it to help prevent the dexedrine and doxepin from making my pulse rate even faster but he would have prescribed it for me even if I weren't taking dexedrine or doxepin. He thinks that for me a large part of my anxiety problem is tied in with my fast heart rate. He believes that causes or is a symptom of a hyper adrenal situation in my body which creates the extreme anxiety and depression. I do feel calmer on atenolol but I find it hard to believe that the atenolol alone would be enough for me in terms of anxiety and depression prevention. > >> > >>
Hi Kara,
That's very interesting that your doctor thinks your anxiety stems from the rapid heart rate and not the other way around! You mentioned a hyper-adrenal problem. Do you have elevated cortisol, either elevated urinary, salivary or plasma cortisol?
Does the atenolol have noticeable side effects? If so, what are they? I know that some of the older blood pressure medications can cause depression (just what we need!) and fatigue.
> >> I wonder if you'd need a nightguard at all if you never took an SSRI. I added an update to that research on night guards last night so hopefully you read that update as well. It really is a racket that the d*mn things cost so much for so little work and product. > > k>>Yes, I did read your update on the health board. Thank you again for doing all that work. I definitely need to replace my current mouth guard, and your research has been a great help.
Have a good Sunday!
S.
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