Posted by Melissa33 on April 21, 2004, at 20:24:07
I have been on anti-depressants and other meds for over 10 years now. I recently began having trouble with high blood pressure...this seemed to come out of nowhere. My doctor is concerned because I am not responding to several increases that have been made with blood pressure med he started me on. My internist and psychiatrist have decided that being on high doses of meds for such a long time could be causing this and to confirm or rule out they are in the process of working together to get me off of all my medications. I currently take
Effexor 450mg
Klonopine - 1mg 3x's day, 2mg night
Adderal - 30mg 2x's day
neurontin - 600mg 3x's day
Despite a continued increase in depressive symptoms and difficulty functioning at work...I guess my psychiatrist feels like my physical health is top priority. Today he discontinued my adderal, decreased my klonopine to 1mg 2x's day and 2mg at night, and decreased my effexor to 300mg. I know getting off of some antidepressants in the past has been a living nightmare.Should I expect any withdrawal symptoms going from 450 to 300 with effexor? If so, what?
What about suddenly stopping a stimulant after me being on ritalin, dexedrine or adderal for years?
I realize the concern about my physical health and share the concern. But, I am scared about med changes when I am not at a very stable place as it is.
Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated!!!
poster:Melissa33
thread:338542
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