Posted by annabamma on May 10, 2010, at 3:46:59
In reply to Re: HOT HOT and HOT!, posted by desolationrower on May 9, 2010, at 1:10:36
> > > i'd try a different blood pressure med than the beta blocker. there are other ways to control BP that might reduce these side effects.
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> > > -d/r
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> > Yes, My bp has been all over the place, lately! What's the problem with beta-blockers? I used to take a little extra for anxiety, but it just seems to be doing other weird things now. Newly prescribed klonopin has not yet helped with bp or hr or headaches!
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> well, i just don't like them much because they don't improve health outcomes much, and they make people fat and tired.
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> from what i can tell, alpha receptors->vasoconstriction in skin, though less effectivly the older you get, and it maxes out easily. b-blockers are used for flushing, but with selegiline it might be too much activity at alpha adrenoceptors hence blood pressure fluctuations, and you body can't settle on the right amount of dilation/blood pressure. have you tried TCAs in the past? I wonder if an alpha2 agonist might help with anxiety and bp more effectivly. personally, i noticed much less heat/sweating issue on bupropion, and more on yohimbe (i always sweat/am too hot)
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> -d/rFrom reading these posts most of this stuff makes people tired and fat! I tried TCAs a long time ago. As I remember they didn't work very well -I do remember they made me sweat! I was on Wellbutrin for years. I've taken it with and without SSRIs. But I think it just lost it's effectiveness. I got the doc to prescribe me Clonidine a few years ago, but I never tried it. I've got to get a new doc, maybe I'll see what she says. I've got do a complete "overhaul" on my b.p. meds, for sure! Thanks for your help!
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