I have cml, I take sprycel.I have been on anti-depressants for over 35 years I take 300mg. wellbutrin and 120 mg cymbalta daily. I developed high bp last october I am on my 3rd drug, and I am not handling it very well. My problem is since I started bp medicine I feel very depressed. Usually I'm a pretty upbeat person and I can cheer people up. I feel like I've lost my personality. Obviously the bp meds are affecting me what can I do? Or are there bp meds that don't cause depression? Or other anti-depressants that agree better with bp meds. I want to stop the bp meds but it's in the high range so I don't want to have a stroke either. Has anybody else encountered this problem I sure could use some advice. Also my left carotid artery is 100% blocked and it is inoperable I take plavix,aspirin,&lipitor. I have dealt with all of this pretty well until the bp problem.
Sincerely Billie
How can I handle depression and high blood pressure?
- Posted:
- 3 Feb 2012 by BillieM
- Topics:
- cymbalta, sprycel, wellbutrin, depression, high blood pressure, chronic myelogenous leukemia (cml), blood disorders, blood pressure
Responses (5)
Delila4 Feb 2012
Hi, first off i have to recommend that you discuss your concerns with your doctor... It might be worth asking about citalopram though. It is an anti-depressant that can be used in patients with hypertension. It can be taken at various doses, low and high, quite safely. Maybe it will be good for you?
lisajznj4 Feb 2012
Billie, so sorry I don't really have an answer for you but I am going to try to research some stuff and get back to you. I really just wanted to offer my support and hope for you as I'm sure you know sometimes it is a lengthy process trying to find the right "combo" of meds. What meds are you taking now? is it only what you have listed? You may want to check the med interactions section of this site. I also agree that it is very important that you discuss all info w/ your psych and your primary physician. If you are really lucky they are also consulting with one another to help find a solution. I would strongly suggest you push for that. Some of these doctors use a specialty approach more than a very effective integrated approach to our care. I will help all I can and maybe you will at least have some options to discuss with your doctor(s) at your next visit.
4 Feb 2012
Billie, so sorry I don't really have an answer for you but I am going to try to research some stuff and get back to you. I really just wanted to offer my support and hope for you as I'm sure you know sometimes it is a lengthy process trying to find the right "combo" of meds. What meds are you taking now? is it only what you have listed? You may want to check the med interactions section of this site. I also agree that it is very important that you discuss all info w/ your psych and your primary physician. If you are really lucky they are also consulting with one another to help find a solution. I would strongly suggest you push for that. Some of these doctors use a specialty approach more than a very effective integrated approach to our care. I will help all I can and maybe you will at least have some options to discuss with your doctor(s) at your next visit.
ade19714 Feb 2012
Hi,
What about Altace (brand name of ramipril) or Norvasc (I don't know the generic name)? I also take Wellbutrin 300xl and take both altace and norvasc and haven't had any issues with them affecting my depression. Everyone reacts differently and I can only speak from personal experience, but ask your doc if they're worth trying. But please don't stop w/ the anti-hypertensives until you see your doc.
Take care, Ade
pup67675 Feb 2012
Hi Billie. You poor dear... you have been through a lot. God bless you my friend. Re: your blood pressure... what medication did the doc put you on? It sounds like you need to get on a different drug. Some blood pressure meds DO make a person depressed. Beta blockers are known for this... some more than others. Beta blockers end in "olol."... like propranolol or metoprolol. Beta blockers block the beta adrenergic response. By blocking this one of the side effects is depression. Are you on a beta blocker? I would Talk to your doctor and see if he/she can switch you to something else that doesn't have such a strong side effect for depression. There are some that are better than others. There are many blood pressure medications on the market from which to choose, therefore I would talk to your doctor about your depressive symptoms and see if something else might work better for you.
I hope this helps and I hope and pray that you get to feeling better soon.
With kind regards... pup
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