Posted by Sad Panda on April 24, 2004, at 4:06:16
In reply to Re: What should I expect? Being taken off several meds » Sad Panda, posted by Melissa33 on April 24, 2004, at 2:40:37
> Hi Panda,
> My BP has been in the range of 150-175/95-115.
> I have not been successful in getting any 75mg capsules or 150mg pills. I did try. So, all I have are the 150mg xr capsules. And both of my doctors feel that I wont have any problems going from 450 - 350. I discussed trying to go down 75mg at a time and was told that I could handle the 150mg decrease right now. I get so frustrated because they don't know how hard it is to go through things like this and don't realize how much it impacts daily functioning.
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> Why do you ask about liver test? It has been a few months since I have had liver tests done. I have had 5 surgeries in the past 3 years and after my last surgery my liver enzymes were out of wack. went back and forth with this for a while...but the last two times I have had test done they have been normal. Does effexor mess with the liver??
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>Hi Melissa,
It's not 100% certain that you will have withdrawl symptoms. Some people have none, some have a little & some have a lot. I went from 300 to 225 & was sick for a few days. I would still err on the side of caution however & you can open the capsule up, it's just that it's not 100% accurate.
I ask about your liver because it effects how much is circulating in your blood. If your liver has suddenly become a little sick, it would cause a lot of drugs to have a higher level in your blood & this might cause your BP to raise.
Cheers,
Panda.
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