From my own expereince certain blood pressure medications do bring on anxiety. I have a history of anxiety in my family and use Xanax as needed.  I had been on lotrel for about 4 years for my blood pressure. I actually cut down on the need for anxiety meds on this medication.  Then last Nov. my dr. changed by bp meds because the lotre wasn't working as well.  I experienced insomia, heart racing, and exteme bouts of anxiety on the new medication (exforge) . I did some research and found that meds that are arb's can contribute to anxiety.  I don't know if this is temporary but I changed my medication due to the sideffects..On researching further I found that it's not uncommon for bp meds to induce anxiety. Look up the side effects of your drug. Hope this helps.

lindam

That's amazing. My doctor actually prescribed me Metoprolol FOR anxiety. I get so few anxiety attacks, and I asked for something that wouldn't make me woozy (like xanax or clonopin). He said since the symptoms of anxiety are like the symptoms of high blood pressure (palpitations, shortness of breath, etc.) that I should try taking one half of a small dose of Metoprolol. It actually works, for me, without making me tired or loopy. I don't know, though. I maintain a low blood pressure, and anything from caffeine to giving a speech in class makes my blood pressure go up, resulting in an anxious feeling. We're all different people so yeah: I'd ask my doctor about that.