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Posted by mav27 on November 6, 2008, at 2:12:48
Just wondering if anyone knows by what mechanism an SSRI, specifically lexapro, can cause my blood pressure to drop as it has. My usual pressure is 140/100 but the lexapro has dropped it to 119/77. I'm only taking 10mg per day. It seems anything i take is causing my blood pressure to drop but before it was only the AD's that effected noradrenaline that did it, seems as though the SSRI's have decided to join in.
Posted by jnew12 on November 6, 2008, at 4:43:42
In reply to SSRI causing blood pressure drop, posted by mav27 on November 6, 2008, at 2:12:48
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Posted by JadeKelly on November 6, 2008, at 11:25:07
In reply to SSRI causing blood pressure drop, posted by mav27 on November 6, 2008, at 2:12:48
Hi,
MAOI's are known for lowered BP, don't know if the reasons are the same as SSRI's. My BP was always in normal range until I started Parnate over 3 weeks ago. Its been outside the normal range since. I was running 80's over 50's for a while.Tiring.I'm looking at my chart and your new numbers are actually closer to midline normal, your old BP, 140/100 is bordering on high/normal. Seems both BP's are fine unless your getting side effects. I'm sorry I don't know the actual mechanism by which either type A/D lowers BP. I'll be talking with PDoc about this subject on Monday, if I find out anything useful I'll post it to you then.
Good luck! Jade
Posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 11:55:18
In reply to SSRI causing blood pressure drop, posted by mav27 on November 6, 2008, at 2:12:48
Mav acturally that's great as normal BP is now considered under 120/70 or 80. Maybe less anxiety if you were anxious. It'a a great BP unless there are medical conditions why some doc would want you borderline hypertensive. Sounds like something good is happening. Love Phillipa. let me see if I can find the ranges for you.
Posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 11:59:08
In reply to Re: SSRI causing blood pressure drop » mav27, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 11:55:18
Mav here you go a chart with all ranges and what to do. Hope it helps. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 12:07:55
In reply to Re: blood pressure ranges chart, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 11:59:08
Mav here's one that is much more accurate and medical not just someone like the one above sorry about that didn't read the diclaimer. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 12:11:21
In reply to Re: blood pressure ranges chart much more accurate, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 12:07:55
Sorry I've posted more than three in a row but my browser posted the last URL again my apologies I'm issuing myself a don't post more than three posts in a row so put normal blood pressure readings in your google search. Apolgies to Deputies and others Phillipa
Posted by Four Feathers on November 6, 2008, at 13:10:10
In reply to SSRI causing blood pressure drop, posted by mav27 on November 6, 2008, at 2:12:48
Perhaps a decreased level of constant anxiety due to the Lexapro treatment? My BP is very sensitive to my level of anxiety (GAD).
Posted by JadeKelly on November 6, 2008, at 14:09:03
In reply to Re: blood pressure ranges chart Oh no!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 12:11:21
> Sorry I've posted more than three in a row but my browser posted the last URL again my apologies I'm issuing myself a don't post more than three posts in a row so put normal blood pressure readings in your google search. Apolgies to Deputies and others Phillipa
Dear Phillipa, how dare you post 3 times while trying to help someone sort out their BP. How thoughtless of you :)
Yours truly-Jade
Posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2008, at 19:07:53
In reply to Re: blood pressure ranges chart Oh no!!!!! » Phillipa, posted by JadeKelly on November 6, 2008, at 14:09:03
Jade I know I will not do it again. Phillipa
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