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Does Catapres Interact With Efexor?

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

Question: can i take catapres tablets with efexor-xr modified release capsules together for Hot flushes.Efexor were not working but helped with mild depression.

Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes you can take

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

There is no significant drug interaction between catapres (clonidine) and effexor-xr (venlafaxine). Clonidine lowers the blood pressure while venlafaxine increases so combination will be helpful in maintaining blood pressure.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chintan Solanki (4 hours later)

I know Efexor can help with hot flushes and depression but is this also true about Catapres. thankyou.

Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes it is true about catapres also

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for follow up and sorry for delayed response.
Yes catapres is used in menopausal flushing. It is centrally acting sympatholytic drug and it can reduce severity or stop stop flushing and give relief to female. Your doctor is doing the right thing.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar