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Diabetic. Stroke And High BP For Which Taking Effexor Twice Daily. Planning To Take Serotonin For Depression. Should I Stop Taking Effexor Before Taking Serotonin?
I am thinking about taking serotonin for depression, I have a few friends that are taking it and it is working for them, the dr. has me on 75mg in the morning and 75 at night of effexor, I had a stroke feb 18 2012 and now have high blood pressure and I am a diabetic, 2, was wondering if I should stop taking the Effexor before I start taking the serotonin?
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
Hello,
Although serotonin deficiency is linked with depression but it is not sure whether serotonin deficiency causes depression or depression results in low levels of serotonin.
Moreover EFFEXOR can't be stopped cold turkey,since you may land up with severe withdrawl symptoms.
It would be better to talk to your treating doctor regarding this.
Never take or quit any medication without the permission of your treating doctor.
Thanks
Although serotonin deficiency is linked with depression but it is not sure whether serotonin deficiency causes depression or depression results in low levels of serotonin.
Moreover EFFEXOR can't be stopped cold turkey,since you may land up with severe withdrawl symptoms.
It would be better to talk to your treating doctor regarding this.
Never take or quit any medication without the permission of your treating doctor.
Thanks
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