Raised Blood Pressure on Venlafaxine
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Hi, my psychiatrist recently raised my dose of venłafaxine to 300mg. Since I've been on it, 8 weeks or so, I've been having my blood pressure monitored (using the self service machine at the GP surgery). Both last week and today it's been higher than normal. Has anyone else experienced this and did it mean reducing the dose back down? Thank you in advance
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michael_37726 gen07717
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pixie22 gen07717
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patricia85842 pixie22
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I was interested to read your post about your medication. I was originally on Venlafaxine - 75 mg. They worked for 11 years but about 2 years ago they suddenly stopped working. I was tried on several ADs but to no avail. Then my GP put me on 15 mg Mirt which worked for 3 months.
Anyway I had 6 months of misery. I went to see a Psychiatrist at ther hospial and she put me on 15 mg Mirt and 150 Ven. It was like a miracle I have felt fantastic for 6 months. I went to see her again 10 days ago and as I was feeling great I madr my next appointment for 6 months.
Two days later the depression was back. At the moment I am keeping busy as I felt that if I went back to the psych. she would up the drugs again. I really was hoping that I would get a couple of years out of the drugs.
Then I read your post where you said you are on 30 mg and 225 Ven which would be my next increase. If only I could get 6 years peace.
Have you felt back to normal on it.
Pat x
gen07717 patricia85842
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I'm also on Mirtazapine together with the Venlafaxine.
pixie22 patricia85842
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Yes the mirtazapine & venlafaxine combination gave me my normal life back but not straightaway, it did take time to gradually see improvement. I also had a year's CBT and counselling, but I wouldn't have been in a fit state to work on these if I hadn't been on the medication.
joanne61130 gen07717
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Can you remember when V started working for you and how it worked. Did you suddenly feel better and was it gradual? Had you tried other AD's? I haven't come across anyone else who on a high dose so would be really grateful to know your experience if you don't mind? Xxx
joanne61130 gen07717
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