Drug interactions with propanolol, Celexa and Xanax

Posted by Patton77 @patton77, Mar 15, 2012

My doctor put me on propanolol celexa and xanex for anxiety. I'm scared to take all of this medication. Has anyone else taken this combo?

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Hi
If you had concerns why didn't you discuss with your provider? Don't forget that ultimately you are in control of your treatment and if something concerns you the doc should know.
Propanolol is actually a beta blocker used for hypertension and more recently is has been used for panic disorders including anxiety.
Celexa is an anti-depressant that can also help with anxiety.
Xanax is for anxiety which can also help with sleep.
So, if you have a discussion with your provider you might see that depending on dosages this may be a therapeutic cocktail of psychotropics.
Hopefully, you will feel less anxious.
God bless you,
Rox

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I hope I was helpful. I don't think this site wants us acting like pharmacist but I know my meds. Dear, as long as you feel better don't worry. But if you feel you cannot tolerate the meds or feel to sedated call your doc and discuss your concerns.
Best

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I would talk to your doctor about starting the medications slowly, one at a time. That way if you have a bad reaction to it you know which one it is. It's kinda like when you start feeding babies food. Xanex will work right away and only works when you take it so I'd try that first.

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@katiegrace1027

I would talk to your doctor about starting the medications slowly, one at a time. That way if you have a bad reaction to it you know which one it is. It's kinda like when you start feeding babies food. Xanex will work right away and only works when you take it so I'd try that first.

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@katiegrace1027

I would talk to your doctor about starting the medications slowly, one at a time. That way if you have a bad reaction to it you know which one it is. It's kinda like when you start feeding babies food. Xanex will work right away and only works when you take it so I'd try that first.

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@katiegrace1027

I would talk to your doctor about starting the medications slowly, one at a time. That way if you have a bad reaction to it you know which one it is. It's kinda like when you start feeding babies food. Xanex will work right away and only works when you take it so I'd try that first.

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@katiegrace1027

I would talk to your doctor about starting the medications slowly, one at a time. That way if you have a bad reaction to it you know which one it is. It's kinda like when you start feeding babies food. Xanex will work right away and only works when you take it so I'd try that first.

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@katiegrace1027

I would talk to your doctor about starting the medications slowly, one at a time. That way if you have a bad reaction to it you know which one it is. It's kinda like when you start feeding babies food. Xanex will work right away and only works when you take it so I'd try that first.

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