Posted by R.Anne on November 4, 2000, at 16:55:21
In reply to Just got Effexor XR, posted by Steven on November 4, 2000, at 16:40:52
> I saw my GP yesterday and he took me off of Paxil and he put me
> on Effexor XR. The reason I was taken off of the Paxil was the
> Acid reflunx was horrible. I was wondering if anyone else out
> there has switched from Paxil to Effexor XR and like it better?
>
> I am suffering from Panic Attacks, and he thinks that Effexor
> XR should help with these....I hope there are others that has
> taken Effexor XR for PD and it has worked.
>
> Now what about the bp increase? Is it that dramatic? I have
> a severe family hx of cardiac problems, and do not want
> to add to those with taking this medication
>
> Any Advice????????
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I take both Paxil and Effexor for different reasons. Sorry, I can't answer your question about liking one better because Paxil helps my anxiety disorder and Effexor helps my depression. But I did want to say that your doctor should be monitoring your BP when you are on Effexor. My doctor took my BP once and it was fine. All you can really do is get your BP monitored and then you'll know if you have any problems with it. It doesn't effect everyone's BP-everyone is different. Worrying about it won't help either-easier said than done, I know.
I hope you have luck with the effexor!
poster:R.Anne
thread:48202
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