could a change in my blood pressure medicine cause aniety attacks?

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

Hello Smooches242,

Online resources are great places to get information to make sure you ask all the right questions when you see your doctor. Online sites should never be used in place of your doctor's solid medical care and advice.

While anxiety attacks are not listed specifically as a side effect of Toprol, there is a warning that if you experience any of the following side effects to contact your doctor immediately:

       symptoms of a very slow heartbeat (e.g., persistent dizziness, fainting, unusual fatigue)

• bluish discoloration of the fingers and toes
• numbness/tingling/swelling of the hands or feet
• decreased sexual ability
• reversible hair loss
• mental/mood changes
• trouble breathing
• cough
• unexplained or sudden weight gain
• increased thirst
• increased urination

Mental and mood changes could include anxiety attacks.

I hope this information helps. Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M

Absolutly! It can..You should talk to your Dr.