Will Xanax assist my blood pressure meds in lowering my blood pressure?

If you suffer from panic and anxiety attacks frequently then yes it help. In fact, if your blood pressure is requiring medications then I too would recommend Xanax. I would be careful benzodiazepines are habit forming as well as if you take it everyday and not when absolutely necessary you run the risk of becoming tolerant to Xanax and it will no longer be effective with your anxiety issues

I agree with dorrjam. It will help with the blood pressure, but starting an addictive psych medication is something to really think about. Three times a day is a lot. It will likely help the blood pressure problem, but will open an additional different can of worms. If your anxiety is high, and you don't like to take pills, try everything else natural you can. Lots of people get anxiety relief from meditation, yoga, reading, walking, praying, therapy, journaling, different herbs and teas, acupressure, change of diet, change of environment, taking a seminar on it. So many different things to try. I have anxiety and high blood pressure too. I hope you find some good relief for yourself :-)

Hello HeatherM1975,
Normally , patients taking Xanax have a lower BP reading according to my doctor! How much Xanax did your doctor prescribe? I would comply with his decision!

Take care & be well

Hi, Heather! Xanax is in a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which are a central nervous system depressant. The answer is both yes and no. Yes, Xanax is able to lower your high blood pressure if you are suffering from stress-induced anxiety disorder. What is the difference between stress and anxiety? The difference between them is that stress is a response to a threat in a situation. Anxiety is a reaction to the stress. Psychiatrists and family physicians can prescribe Xanax for the anxiety which in turn can settle the stress although the stressors remain. With the anxiety dealt with you are able to lower your blood pressure.
However, I agree completely with dorrjam's comment. Benzos are highly addictive and used long term can cause increased anxiety, depression, memory loss, and physical ailments.
Use it as needed but NEVER exceed the prescribed dosage.
Best regards and I hopeyou're feeling better soon!

It might lower blood pressure if it helps with your stress but you need to know that Xanax is extremely addictive and is terrible to get off. Try what ever else you can before you need Xanax to control blood pressure.