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Venlafaxine ER and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Result of checking the interaction of Venlafaxine ER and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) for safety when used together.

Check result:

Venlafaxine ER <> High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressants (SNRIs) have been associated with sustained increases in blood pressure. Therapy with SNRI antidepressants should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting hypertension. Blood pressure should be assessed prior to initiating treatment and monitored regularly. The dose should be reduced or discontinued if necessary.

Professional:

References:

"Product Information. Effexor (venlafaxine)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
Settle EC "Antidepressant drugs: disturbing and potentially dangerous adverse effects." J Clin Psychiatry 59 Suppl 16 (1998): 25-30
Cunningham LA, Borison RL, Carman JS, Chouinard G, Crowder JE, Diamond BI, Fischer DE, Hearst E "A comparison of venlafaxine, trazodone, and placebo in major depression." J Clin Psychopharmacol 14 (1994): 99-106

Venlafaxine ER

Generic Name: venlafaxine

Brand Name: Effexor XR, Effexor

Synonyms: Venlafaxine

What is Venlafaxine ER?