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Q: Liver Problems With Effexorxp And/or Lamotrigne
asked by: GeminiJo on March 27th, 2006
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Hi,
i've been taking effexor xp for 4 years (orginally diagnosed with depression only) and lamotrigne for the past 9 months.

I'm experiencing problems with my liver (enlarged, high blood levels) and i'm wonder in if anyone else has experience liver problems from either of these drugs.

Thanks
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LifeIsButADream
replied on March 28th, 2006
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I took effexor (sp?) for about a year and my blood pressure sky rocketed, even though it's not a common side effect. I've always had excellent blood pressure. Well, the day I stopped taking effexor my blood pressure started to drop to normal levels again.

So, it doesn't surprise me in the least that the meds have done this to your health, etc. Have you tried other ssri's?
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GeminiJo
replied on March 28th, 2006
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Liver Troubles & Effexor/lamotrigne
I've tried several other ssn's, but effexor works the best for me (especially in low dosages).

Right now i'm on 37.5 mg/day, but over the past four years have been anywhere from 37.5 mg to 200 mg/day.

I'm not sure if this is a long-term side effect of the effexor, or a side-effect caused my my mood-stabilizer lamotrigne (lamactal?). I've only been on lamotrigne since july/05, but was warned it may cause all sorts of problems (but the main concern was rashes).

Thanks for your reply... Isn't it interesting what dangerous side-effects aren't made available for public viewing?

Ciao & good luck
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siewertmj
replied on February 26th, 2009
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side effect when you stp taking Lamotrigine
Has anyone experiencd any side effect when you stop taking this drug?
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