Joy – You found that when you decreased the Trazadone, your speech improved. And now you’re saying that when you went up on your blood pressure med, you definitely noticed you got more tired and your sleep was affected.
I’m wondering whether raising the BP meds also may have affected your cognition and your ability to focus and complete tasks. There was a big article in the NYT a year ago about how many standard meds can impair cognition. You might Google your BP med and cognitive and see what you find.
Also, JSYK, BP meds are notorious for causing depression. Also, people tapering off antidepressants often find their BP med prescription is now too high and they need less of the med. You will be changing for some time post-Effexor.
I’m sorry it’s such a rough time for you and your partner. I have had to ask a friend to double check my bill paying. You might want to try that with your partner. You prepare your paperwork, but then have him go over it quickly.
