Posted by korimar on May 24, 2008, at 11:50:32
Hi all,
I've been on effexor for 5 years for depression. Works very well for me. 75 mg for the last 3. Usual sexual side effects, helped somewhat by bupropion 200 mg. (also helped with lack of strength from effexor--I run and could feel the lack).The point is my blood pressure, which has always been low normal has slowly morphed into high...; went down to 37.5 mg effexor and it dropped; now considering moving to cymbalta.
Doc, who is good, suggests move to cymbalta or says I can try effexor at 37.5...I'm not sure this is enough to hold me...nor is he. Effexor has been a great drug for me; it's a pity about the blood pressure. been on the 37.5 for 2 days; don't feel great, but withdrawal symptoms manageable.
Advice?
I've searched through the threads on this and have got as much as I can out of them.
thanks
poster:korimar
thread:830868
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20080519/msgs/830868.html