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Posted by joef on September 30, 2013, at 7:23:22
has anyone taken these 2 together..and do ssri's raise the effect of metropolol?
Posted by Phillipa on September 30, 2013, at 12:01:37
In reply to ssri's/metropolol, posted by joef on September 30, 2013, at 7:23:22
Didn't you ask about viibryd before in another thread if so since then have found that this is an SSRI but differs as it also some say is like a combo of buspar & some said abilify. Don't know if any truth in this. And also that l0mg seems to be the best for most on the reviews I read. I know this isn't about your current link but didn't know if you still were interested in it. Phillipa
Posted by doxogenic boy on September 30, 2013, at 15:26:42
In reply to ssri's/metropolol, posted by joef on September 30, 2013, at 7:23:22
> has anyone taken these 2 together..and do ssri's raise the effect of metropolol?
There are interactions between metropolol and antidepressants, but not all of them. What SSRI are you going to use?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21946596
Quote of conclusion:Metoprolol should not be used concomitantly with paroxetine, fluoxetine or bupropion due to extensive interactions and the risk of serious adverse effects. Dose reductions of metoprolol should be considered for combined treatment with citalopram, escitalopram or duloxetine, while concurrent use with sertraline, venlafaxine, mianserin and mirtazapine should be safe.
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Posted by doxogenic boy on October 1, 2013, at 4:27:11
In reply to ssri's/metropolol, posted by joef on September 30, 2013, at 7:23:22
Metropolol can cause depression:
http://www.ehow.com/about_5367016_metoprolol-side-effects-depression.html
Excerpt from link:
Common side effects of metoprolol include dizziness, an itchy rash or skin irritation, fatigue and depression.
[...]
Before prescribing metoprolol, your doctor will ask you a series of health history questions, including whether you have experienced depression in the past five years. If you have a history of depression, be sure to tell your doctor before taking metoprolol. If you experience trouble sleeping, a change in your appetite, difficulty concentrating or performing routine tasks or a lack of interest in your hobbies, you may be experiencing depression due to metoprolol, and you need to change medications.- doxogenic
Posted by Sheilac on October 1, 2013, at 6:02:01
In reply to ssri's/metropolol, posted by joef on September 30, 2013, at 7:23:22
When my husband had a heart incident/ stroke (yes both) this summer, the very 1st thing the cardio & Neuro team did was put him of 20mg of Prozac, Tramadol for the pain and metropolol.
I asked about serotonin syndrome with 150mg of Tramadol & Prozac, they said it was a small risk and were not concerned.
I even discussed it with pdoc and she said the risk was there, but rare.
Posted by joef on October 1, 2013, at 7:56:29
In reply to Re: ssri's/metropolol » joef, posted by Phillipa on September 30, 2013, at 12:01:37
10 I find that hard to believe as it goes 10 for a week -20 for a week-then 40...curious where you heard this
Posted by phidippus on October 1, 2013, at 9:50:06
In reply to ssri's/metropolol, posted by joef on September 30, 2013, at 7:23:22
SSRIs do not 'raise the effect' of metropolol. However, SSRIs work synergistically with Pindolol.
Eric
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