Posted by Donna Louise on May 2, 2006, at 9:01:52
In reply to Re: I'm on EMSAM also, posted by Kristopher on April 30, 2006, at 11:44:09
> Well, this is day 10 for me, and half way through yesterday I began to feel very anxious. This could have to do with many things (my parents are in town and staying in my shoe-box sized apartment with me), but just in case it is the EMSAM causing it, I went ahead and took my doctors advice and added 5-htp to my med cocktail. It really seems to have helped. I took it last night before bed and this morning. I feel like I can "roll with the punches" a little better. He suggested that I take 300mg 3 times a day. There have been successful studies combining 5-htp and Selegiline, but I haven't been able to find any information yet. Just thought I'd check in. Aside from the slight anxiety though, I have to say I still feel quite good. And I'm still optimistic about this patch. I just figured out how to turn on Babblemail, so if anyone would like to contact me with specific questions or advice, feel free.
I thought I just sent a post but I don't think it went through so if this turns up twice, please consider the source..
What I said was, EEGADS! I thought that would be contraindicated. That yes, selegiline at 10mg or less while still just an MAOI B would be fine to combine with a tryptan but now at the 20mg of the patch when it becomes non selective and won't deanimate MAOI A. But you seem fine, thank god for that, I just don't understand it. I know I can't take my migraine triptan or very very bad news for Donna with the seratonin crash. I hope someone can enlighten me how you are doing this so I don't pass on misinformation. At least I am giving out info on the safe side...
I am so glad you are ok. Oh, I see my pdoc next Friday, I will ask her then. But I know there are babblers out there than can explain this. Can you tell I am freaking out for you yet????Donna
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