Posted by Sunnely on June 22, 2003, at 21:15:37
In reply to meridia and effexor, posted by calaway on June 21, 2003, at 13:34:55
It is not clinically advised to take Meridia (sibutramine) with Effexor (venlafaxine) or other serotonin-boosting antidepressants.
Both drugs has similar pharmacologic properties i.e., both are reuptake inhibitors of serotonin and norepinephrine.
There is a risk of serotonin syndrome. Since both has norepinephrine effect, this may also lead to a dramatic increase in your blood pressure and potential for stroke.
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