Posted by Melissa33 on April 24, 2004, at 2:40:37
In reply to Re: What should I expect? Being taken off several meds » Melissa33, posted by Sad Panda on April 22, 2004, at 11:55:47
Hi Panda,
My BP has been in the range of 150-175/95-115.
I have not been successful in getting any 75mg capsules or 150mg pills. I did try. So, all I have are the 150mg xr capsules. And both of my doctors feel that I wont have any problems going from 450 - 350. I discussed trying to go down 75mg at a time and was told that I could handle the 150mg decrease right now. I get so frustrated because they don't know how hard it is to go through things like this and don't realize how much it impacts daily functioning.Why do you ask about liver test? It has been a few months since I have had liver tests done. I have had 5 surgeries in the past 3 years and after my last surgery my liver enzymes were out of wack. went back and forth with this for a while...but the last two times I have had test done they have been normal. Does effexor mess with the liver??
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> Hi,
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> How high is your BP? This will determine how fast you should come of something. I would suggest coming off one thing at a time, I'd start with Effexor as it is possibly the one that is causing you to have high BP. Try & get a 7 day sample pack of Effexor 75mg from your doctor so you can step down to 375 for a week. I felt mildy sick & dizzy for a few days going from 300 down to 225mg & that was after spending just 4 weeks at 300. Also, has your doctor done any liver tests?
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> Cheers,
> Panda.
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