Posted by Justherself54 on January 29, 2008, at 8:56:28
In reply to Beta Blockers and Depression, posted by Four Feathers on January 28, 2008, at 18:31:50
> Hello Babblers! I have been lurking on this site for years and have gained very valuable information from all of you. I would appreciate any assistance you could provide.
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> My dx is GAD, dysthymia. My primary symptoms have been increased blood pressure and headaches along with decreased motivation,concentration, organization, and hypersomnia. I have been taking atenolol for the last 10 years to control the bp and headaches (this is especially problematic when running or other physical exertion). I am in good physical shape. I began this when I was 24 and did not realize that the underlying problem then was anxiety related. I have since been through the med merry-go-round and found limited success, often times having paradoxical reactions, and suffered the myriad of side effects. My new pdoc has hypothesized that the beta blocker may be interfering with some of the effects of the different meds that I have tried over the years for the anxiety/depr. While I know that Atenolol is one of the least lipid soluable (less likely to cross the BB barier) beta blockers, have any of you experienced problems with beta blockers, and specifically atenolol, affecting the actions of psych meds?Glad you posted..I used to "lurk" too for the longest time..you'll find a wealth of information here.. I can't answer your question about beta blockers, other than I tried one years ago for my anxiety disorder, but there are lots of informed posters on babble who can..
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