Yesterday, I had a check-up appointment w/ my doc. The last time I went in to see her (in August), she said my blood pressure was kinda high, and told me to cut back on my salt intake and try getting more exercise (which in my case, isn't all that easy b/c of my back condition: I have degenerative disc disease). Yesterday, my blood pressure was 160-something over 80-something, so she prescribed some blood pressure meds for me to take. She also prescribed an anti-depressant (Effexor), b/c I've been really depressed lately (I'm suffering from PTSD, due to an abusive relationship that occurred several years ago). I really don't like the idea of having to take anymore meds, b/c I'm already taking enough junk as it is due to my back condition (pain meds, muscle relaxers, and Xanaxx for anxiety attacks), but I guess I don't have much of a choice when it comes to the high blood pressure..
It's either that, or take a risk of suffering from a stroke or worse..
Anyway, the stuff she gave me for depression isn't supposed to be used if you have high blood pressure (according to the enclosed brochure) and I'm afraid to take it - especially w/ all the other junk I'm on - even though the doc said it would be okay when I asked her. The thought of taking a mind-altering drug doesn't appeal to me, either - especially if taken with a drug that controls your blood pressure. I tried contacting my pharmacist today to get his opinion, but he's gone till tomorrow. I refuse to take the stuff till I can find out just how safe it is...
I realize that no one here is a medical expert and cannot give medical advice.
But is there anyone who has had any experience taking an anti-depressant/high blood pressure med combination? And what effect did it have on you if you did??
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm really afraid to take the stuff together!
~KK~
Anyway, the stuff she gave me for depression isn't supposed to be used if you have high blood pressure (according to the enclosed brochure) and I'm afraid to take it - especially w/ all the other junk I'm on - even though the doc said it would be okay when I asked her. The thought of taking a mind-altering drug doesn't appeal to me, either - especially if taken with a drug that controls your blood pressure. I tried contacting my pharmacist today to get his opinion, but he's gone till tomorrow. I refuse to take the stuff till I can find out just how safe it is...
I realize that no one here is a medical expert and cannot give medical advice.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm really afraid to take the stuff together!
~KK~