Posted by harryp on May 7, 2004, at 22:36:02
In reply to Re: Why does Effexor incease blood pressure??, posted by Dauphine on May 7, 2004, at 20:07:25
That's an excellent idea. I've been happy with my Omron model, although I'm sure there are other very good ones.
To take an accurate bp, you should be sitting comfortably with your back supported and your arm supported at heart level. You should probably take three readings with a minute or two in between each one, since your first one is likely to be high due to anxiety.
I think you should take readings in the morning and later in the day, and record the time and date for each. If you take Effexor in the morning, I would take a reading before taking your dose, and then another one two hours later. (mention in your records when you take the Effexor)
This kind of info will be invaluable to both you and your doc.
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