lexapro and klonopin

[ddc1953]

I had a massive heart attack 11 months ago 3 stents placed and on Plavix,coreg lo dose aspirin,crestor and lisinopril.I have panic attacks due to he heart attack and now my  doc wants me to take 10 mg Lexapro and .5 mg klonopin twice a day.I have not taken any because I am terrified of bad side effects.Any advice?

[JamieEileen]

You need the medication until your anxiety passes. It will pass. It is just to get you through this time in your life. Over time it will resolve itself. Side effects- tiredness constipation and maybe dry mouth. You have been through a scary illness. What you are going thru is normal. Good luck and God Bless you.

[Paxiled]

Do you suffer from anxiety or depression?  If not, there's no reason to take those drugs -- lifestyle changes and therapy will make just as much difference in your life and won't harm you.  Taking aspirin and Lexapro might make you more prone to bleeding and bruising -- that's a side effect of ssris.  Klonopin is addictive.  Both Lexapro and klonopin are very hard to stop taking.  So again, if you don't suffer from incapacitating depression and anxiety, these drugs aren't targeted for you.