Posted by jedi on May 24, 2006, at 3:32:02
In reply to Re: Emsam plus??? some kind of mood stabilizer, posted by ZeitGuest on May 23, 2006, at 19:56:08
> I'm with you, lymom: I'm now in my third week of taking EMSAM (6mg patch), and increased irritability is definitely a side effect I am experiencing. I too would love to try some kind of mood stabilizer to smooth out my EMSAM agitation, but I definitly do not want to try a benzo or other sedating drug as a first option. I hate feeling groggy and fuzzy, and I need to remain mentally alert. Plus, a benzo like Klonapin may increase depression, which rules it out for me.
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> How about a med or supplement that boosts GABA? From what I've read, Nardil boosts GABA and I wonder if that has something to do with its anxiolytic, and more specifically, its social-anxiety-reversing qualities. Are there any effective GABA-boosting agents that might not be contraindicated for use with EMSAM?Hi,
Don't rule out clonazepam because of someone elses experience with the medication. I have been taking 1mg for years for my social and generalized anxiety. Clonazepam is not depressing to all people and the initial fuzzyness and somnolence side effects wore off years ago for me. Along with Nardil, I believe it is a very good medication for social anxiety and atypical depression. Yes, they both affect GABA.
Good Luck,
Jedi
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