Posted by Cindy W on May 23, 2000, at 0:15:46
In reply to More Effexor Side Effects, posted by Jose on May 22, 2000, at 22:31:21
> I have been on Effexor for about a year and my doctor
> has been adjusting dosage. I had a high blood pressure
> reading at a recent medical visit and went and bought
> a finger monitor. My pressure is suddenly higher than
> it has ever been. I have many stressful problems right
> now ranging from marriage issues to a move to career changes,
> but I suspect the increased Effexor may be the culprit.
> Since my mother has high blood pressure, I am rather
> concerned. Has anyone else had this happen to them on
> effexor?
Jose, I've had a slight increase in BP on Effexor-XR, from the usual l20/80 to (today) l44/90. Part of it though is work stress (a few weeks ago, was l77/113). Since it goes down again, I'm not too worried. But I have read that Effexor can cause a change in bp.--Cindy W
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