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Posted by starr7462 on May 8, 2004, at 13:16:31
ok now i have been on these for about 3 months at low dosages 75 for effexor and 150 for well and now i am finding myself passing out getting real dizzy and down i go. i also take adivan and ambien to sleep. anyone have any idea whats going on? i go back to doc on thurs. she is out of town til then so hopefully someone here can help.
thanks
Posted by starr7462 on May 8, 2004, at 15:42:22
In reply to effexor and welbutren, posted by starr7462 on May 8, 2004, at 13:16:31
please help
Posted by psychosage on May 8, 2004, at 15:57:08
In reply to effexor and welbutren, posted by starr7462 on May 8, 2004, at 13:16:31
I've taken all of your drugs in the last year.
The dizziness is probably from the Effexor, but naturally, check with your doc.
Why do you take both ativan and ambien? I find that ativan is much more effective at relaxing your entire body. Taking ambien is like having an alcohol buzz and coming out of it doesn't take long.
I just went off Wellbutrin to Effexor XR, and I am supposed to hit 75mg in a couple days. I am a little scared. I wanted Effexor specifically, but I am napping a lot now.
Okay, back to you. Have you ever had a seizure? Wellbutrin lowers the seizure threshold I think. Ativan or other benzos are supposed to be anticonvulsant I think though, so i am just shooting in the dark.
It could be a blood pressure issue.
Good luck!
Posted by starr7462 on May 8, 2004, at 19:12:24
In reply to Re: effexor and welbutren, posted by psychosage on May 8, 2004, at 15:57:08
i take adivan for panic attacks and ambien for sleep, i also take blood pressure meds soit shouldnt be that. and i dont think its sezuirs i just like pass out. so not sure what going on i have a history of cancer so i hope thats not back. thanks any other info would be great
Posted by psychosage on May 9, 2004, at 0:42:43
In reply to Re: effexor and welbutren, posted by starr7462 on May 8, 2004, at 19:12:24
> i take adivan for panic attacks and ambien for sleep, i also take blood pressure meds soit shouldnt be that. and i dont think its sezuirs i just like pass out. so not sure what going on i have a history of cancer so i hope thats not back. thanks any other info would be great
I found this on a meds inteaction checker:Moderate Drug-Drug Interaction: Effexor XR (venlafaxine) and Ambien (zolpidem)
MONITOR: Central nervous system- and/or respiratory-depressant effects may be additively or synergistically increased in patients taking multiple drugs that cause these effects, especially in elderly or debilitated patients. MANAGEMENT: During concomitant use of these drugs, patients should be monitored for potentially excessive or prolonged CNS and respiratory depression. Ambulatory patients should be made aware of the possibility of additive CNS effects (e.g., drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion) and counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them. Patients should also be advised to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
Posted by partlycloudy on May 9, 2004, at 14:47:11
In reply to effexor and welbutren, posted by starr7462 on May 8, 2004, at 13:16:31
Hi, I'm on effexor 112.5mg and wellbutrin 300mg (both the long acting ones - xl or xr or whatever initials they are). Have you checked your blood pressure? I would go to one of those machines in the pharmacy where you sit down and put your arm in the cuff. When I was up to 150mg effexor my BP went way too high, so we dropped it down and added the wellbutrin. I was agitated, restless, confused, had shaking hands, and excessive sweating. Sounds charming, doesn't it? Getting ready for work was the worst part of the day!
I found that the side effects of getting used to effexor were severe and they took me a long time to subside (12 weeks for me). It has been the most effective med for my depression yet, and the SE's are all but gone.
I'm also taking ambien to sleep, and xanax for anxiety and panic attacks.
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