Posted by rvanson on March 7, 2006, at 7:42:55
In reply to EMSAM/new MAOI patch question about when to start, posted by RetiredYoung on March 6, 2006, at 9:38:33
> Hello - With the newly approved EMSAM, I understand that the dietary restrictions are less strenuous, particularly at lower dosages. However, does it share the same trait as the MAOIs in that one must completely wean off of their current anti-depressant cocktail before even beginning use of the new patch? Thanks in advance..
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> JimYes, if your doctor is careful, he/she will or should want you off the SSRI's and other such A/D's before starting a new, untested in the general population med like Emsam.
If you are using a longer lasting A/D, like Prozac, you would be needing to cut down on it soon in order to give EmSam a fair trial when it comes out on the shelves in April.
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