Anyone using Effexor XR for anxiety/depression?

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terrij152
terrij152 Member Posts: 530
edited April 2016 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

My psychiatrist put me on Effexor XR for anxiety, depression and to help with the hot flashes. We got to 112.5 mg and then tried 150 mg. Well on 150 mg my blood pressure went up and I didn't feel well. I went back to 112.5 mg and my bp is fine now. I don't feel that my anxiety & depression are managed at this dose. She suggested going up to 150 mg and increasing my blood pressure meds. I don't think that is the answer & I don't want to take more meds than I have to.

What are your thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks

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  • Kandy
    Kandy Member Posts: 1,461
    edited March 2016

    Goodness. I do take Effexor but I haven't had any blood pressure problems with it. I love this drug. I started taking it last year, I learned that I should have been on it a long time ago. I wonder if they are thinking that whatever they put you on may effect your pressure. It is not always so easy to switch drugs either. Have you voiced your concern about having to increase your blood pressure meds. I think I would talk to them and find out what my options are. Wishing you the be

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  • NicciJ
    NicciJ Member Posts: 78
    edited April 2016

    I have been taking Effexor for 7 years and I think it is wonderful! I've had chronic depression and anxiety all my life and this has been the best! However, I have NEVER had any blood pressure issues...so maybe this on doesn't work with your system? I would definitely not "let it go"!

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