Adderall), some hypertensive medications, sympathomimetic amines (including Using Venlafaxine (Effexor) with MAOIs may result in hypertensive crisis.
I don't take Effexor so not speaking of personal experience but Effexor can cause a rise in blood pressure. There are reports of sustained hypertension (some requiring immediate treatment). Experience with the immediate-release venlafaxine (the active ingredient contained in Effexor) showed that sustained hypertension was dose-related
In about 5% of patients taking normal dosages of Effexor, mild elevation of blood pressure (hypertension) may occur. At higher dosages, the incidence of Effexor
Adderall), some hypertensive medications, sympathomimetic amines (including Using Venlafaxine (Effexor) with MAOIs may result in hypertensive crisis.
Control pre-existing hypertension before initiating treatment with Effexor XR. Use caution in treating patients with pre-existing hypertension or cardiovascular
Effexor (venlafaxine) is available in both immediate-release and Hypertension or high blood pressure; Significant cardiovascular
Effexor drug interactions. There are 693 drug interactions with Effexor (venlafaxine). Effexor disease interactions. There are 11 disease interactions with Effexor (venlafaxine) which include: depression; renal disease; renal/liver disease; mania; glaucoma; hypertension; hyponatremia; mania; seizures; urinary tract obstruction; weight loss
There is some concern for increased risk of hypertensive disorders with Effexor, and there is association risk for postpartum hemorrhage similar to SSRIs.
Monitor blood pressure before initiating treatment with Effexor XR and regularly during treatment. Control pre-existing hypertension before initiating treatment with Effexor XR. Use caution in treating patients with pre-existing hypertension or cardiovascular or cerebrovascular conditions that might be compromised by increases in blood pressure
Yes, CTEPH and all other forms of Pulmonary Hypertension are insidious killers and the men and women who work to treat us are incredible heroes. I include Big Pharma because Bayer Aspirin makes a drug called Adempas, it only works on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and CTEPH, two of the rarest conditions on the planet. They lose money with each pill but they make sure we get it. November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month!