I was on 90mg duloxetine and taking ibuprofen for lower back and knee pain. I walk daily 3000 steps. Help walk our 2 dogs. I was having various GI issues. Saw my PCP. My BP was 178/102. I have hypertension and have been on lisinpril for 10 years. A new article JAMA neurology June 2024 sited ARB blood pressure meds reduce epilepsy incidence. So I stopped all NSAIDS. My duloxetine dose was decreased to 30mg daily. I was given a prescription for losartan 25mg daily. It is the ARB mentioned in the research article. I re started tai chi - somatic tai chi for stress reduction. I have done well in the past when de prescribing is part of my treatment plan.
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I am better on the duloxetine 30mg. The losartan has lowered my BP. I have recently found through research anti depressants all have anti inflammatory effects on the brain. This is positive. Also my research says escitalopram might be the safest option. I have an appt Wednesday with my psychiatrist so I will discuss. I have been very stressed. Some of stress coming with same issues I have mentioned in previous posts. My SSN was breached 3 times so I am carrying out an action plan. Still seizure free. Not sure why still with all my stress despite a breach rhythm. Pardon this but the US is psychopathological. Just crazy. No rationality. Thus really scares me.
