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Prescribed Efexor-xr 150mg For Peri-menopause, Expecting Low BP, Reluctant HRT. Risk In Taking HRT?

Hi I have been prescribed 150mg of Efexor-xr for peri-menopausal symptoms I am experiencing low blood pressure that I have been told that this can happen though menopause and that this medication will help it, I have been on it for 2months but I have days were I am so tried that I feel like I am going to pass out and I feel very weak, I am assured that this medication will kick in, but nothing as yet. Is this correct as I am reluctant to HRT as my mother Died from Breast cancer their is a higher risk in taking HRT Is this product Exfexor my only option?
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
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HI,
Efexor-xr is an antidepressant drug.It helps to relieve menopausal symptoms,by reducing anxiety.It is not known to produce low BP in the doses given to you.It helps to adjest your mind & body to the new phase of menopause.
Hrt is to be definitely avoided in family history of breast cancer.
But one can overcome the menopausal changes by changing lifestyle & mind set up.Even you are not on HRt you can get it's benifits by-
* a balanced & low calory,high protein ,calcium,iron,vitamin rich diet.
* regular exercises in form of 45 minutes walk & light yoga exercises daily.
* Practice respiratory exercises ( pranayama)
* Mind concentration exercises & meditation daily. Positive self talk.
* have a sound sleep maximum 8 hours /day.
* Engage in social work/ hobby of your interest.
* have company of your gender/age group .
* try to understand point of views of new genaration
* enjoy the development of grand children.
* have a regular yearly health check up.
You will see ,these changes in life would keep you healthy, happy,satisfied.You won't need any antidepressant .
Thank you.
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Prescribed Efexor-xr 150mg For Peri-menopause, Expecting Low BP, Reluctant HRT. Risk In Taking HRT?

HI, Efexor-xr is an antidepressant drug.It helps to relieve menopausal symptoms,by reducing anxiety.It is not known to produce low BP in the doses given to you.It helps to adjest your mind & body to the new phase of menopause. Hrt is to be definitely avoided in family history of breast cancer. But one can overcome the menopausal changes by changing lifestyle & mind set up.Even you are not on HRt you can get it s benifits by- * a balanced & low calory,high protein ,calcium,iron,vitamin rich diet. * regular exercises in form of 45 minutes walk & light yoga exercises daily. * Practice respiratory exercises ( pranayama) * Mind concentration exercises & meditation daily. Positive self talk. * have a sound sleep maximum 8 hours /day. * Engage in social work/ hobby of your interest. * have company of your gender/age group . * try to understand point of views of new genaration * enjoy the development of grand children. * have a regular yearly health check up. You will see ,these changes in life would keep you healthy, happy,satisfied.You won t need any antidepressant . Thank you.