A member asked:

I have crippling depression. it's never held on like this before. i am on a blood pressure med i don't know if it's causing it or not.

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Depression: I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering from depression. Go see your FamilyDoc and/or psychiatrist/psychologist as soon as possible. Some medications can increase risk for depression so tell prescribing doc what's going on: ask for different medication. Don't wait or delay. Get treatment now as there is no need for you to suffer. Just work closely w/your doctors to get both conditions under contro

Answered 11/27/2017

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Causes of depression: Hi- sounds like you are having a hard time. While there are many causes for depression, medication induced depression is certainly a possibility. Please seek out a mental health professional or communicate with your primary MD. If you have hypertension that needs medication management you wouldn't want to compromise your treatment. Good luck to you.

Answered 3/19/2017

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