Posted by DStupid on December 1, 2007, at 12:57:51
In reply to Wellbutrin- mood -blood pressure-dosage, posted by 8833 on December 1, 2007, at 2:01:18
<< I took my blood pressure and it was about 139/70 instead its normal of around 120/70. Is this from WB? If so, can this effect go away as my body adjusts to taking it?>>
Likely from WB, and won't go away. Check your pulse, too. It's likely to be increased as well. I couldn't handle WB without a concomitant blood-pressure medication, and stopped it. Like you, I was also taking WB SR 150 mg. once daily. I've learned that picking a blood-pressure reducing medication is an art in and of itself. They come in 4 general categories and have sub-categories: beta blockers (selective and non-selective), ACE inhibitors, ARBs (differences in the strength of action), calcium channel blockers, and diuretics (thiazide-based, potassium-sparing, and loop). They're prescribed based on the patient's specific problem after a stress test. Also, there are medications which are prescribed for heart problems but are not the mainstay of cardiac therapy, such as alpha blockers.
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