Yes, severe anxiety and panic attacks can absolutely cause temporary spikes in blood pressure, such as your reading of 145/100. Please be reassured that this is a common physical response to stress. It is safe and important to continue your blood pressure medications, Starpress XL (metoprolol) and Telma 40 (telmisartan), alongside your newly prescribed anxiety medications, Nexito (escitalopram), Propranolol, and Clonazepam, exactly as directed by your doctor. Propranolol will particularly help manage both your physical anxiety symptoms and heart rate. Please monitor your blood pressure when you are feeling calm, practice deep breathing, and follow up closely with your doctor to ensure your treatment plan is working effectively.

To prevent rebound blood pressure or palpitations, go off Starpress XL 25 gradually under your doctor's supervision. Follow your doctor's tapering strategy, control stress, cut back on salt, and check your blood pressure every day.

While both giloy and ashwagandha have wellness benefits, they can occasionally interact with your blood pressure medications, Starpress XL 50 (metoprolol) and Telma 40 (telmisartan). Ashwagandha, in particular, can naturally lower blood pressure. Taking it alongside your prescribed medications might cause your blood pressure to drop too low, leading to dizziness or fatigue. Giloy can also influence how your body processes medications. To keep you safe, please consult your doctor before starting these herbs, and monitor your blood pressure closely.

telmisartan (Telma 40) or metoprolol (Starpress XL 50). While natural remedies like ashwagandha and giloy offer health benefits, they can occasionally interact with your blood pressure medicines. Ashwagandha, for instance, can naturally lower blood pressure, which might cause your levels to drop too low when combined with your daily prescription, leading to dizziness. Giloy can also influence your body's immune and metabolic responses. To keep your blood pressure stable and safe, please consult your doctor before starting these herbs. If you do take them, monitor your blood pressure regularly to ensure it stays in a healthy range.

Your strong family history suggests a genetic link, but secondary causes?like hormonal imbalances or renal issues?should be ruled out, especially with your history of kidney stones. While Starpress XL (metoprolol) helps, your current readings of 140/95 mmHg suggest your treatment may need adjusting. Lifelong medication is common for genetic hypertension, but lifestyle modifications?like a low-sodium diet, stress reduction, and regular exercise?are powerful tools. Please consult your doctor to screen for secondary causes and discuss optimizing your therapy to safely bring your numbers down.

Your blood pressure medications may need to be adjusted since facial and foot swelling may be a side effect or a result of medication-related fluid retention. Please contact your doctor to evaluate your kidney and salt levels and switch to a non-edema-causing medication (such as an ARB +/- diuretic).