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2025-11-20 14:39:28
Doctor currently i am on antidepressants from psychiatrist due to negative thoughts, unnecessary overthinking, depression and my Blood pressure reading is 137/86, 133/95 and 138/95.  I dont know whether I have high BP or not. When I check my BP in home it is 140/90 Does antidepressants medicines have any effect on BP readings?
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Anxiety can cause slight elevation in BP nothing to worry
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Regular exercise, Low salt diet

Answered2025-11-20 15:29:59

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