Medications and Heart Attack Recovery
There are a number of different choices of medications recommended to people following a
heart attack. Some medications may be used to treat a risk factor for
heart disease, such as
high blood pressure or
high cholesterol. Others may be prescribed to prevent or relieve the
symptoms of heart disease. If you do take medicine during your heart attack recovery, it's important to maintain your heart-healthy lifestyle, because healthy daily habits will keep your dose of heart medicine as low as possible.
Medications that are commonly prescribed as part of heart attack recovery include:
- Beta blockers
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)
- Anticoagulants
- Antiplatelets
- Cholesterol medications
- Digitalis
- Diuretics
- Nitrates.
Anxiety and Depression During the Heart Attack Recovery Period
After a heart attack, many people worry about having another heart attack. They often feel depressed and may have trouble adjusting to a new lifestyle. You should discuss any feelings of
anxiety or
depression with your doctor. He or she can give you medicine for anxiety or depression, if needed. Be sure to spend time with family, friends, and even pets. Affection can make you feel better and less lonely. Most people do not continue to feel depressed after they have fully recovered.
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